MILSATCOM Mission Planning – Operations Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Join The Aerospace Corporation as a MILSATCOM Mission Planning/Operations Engineer. Deliver operationally focused space solutions supporting military and civil customers.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $166,400 - $249,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Providing systems engineering, integration, and test expertise to support the 53rd Space Operations Squadron (53SOPS) Wideband Mission Planning Cell (MPC)
Providing system integration to the Wideband MPC, Wideband Control Branch, Wideband SATCOM Operations Centers, Regional SATCOM Support Centers, and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) SATCOM and Teleport Operations support during all phases of operations (e.g., day-to-day, contingency, non-routine, and emergency)
Providing sustainment engineering support to USSF operators and sustainers at the 8th Sustainment Squadron (8STS) and 53rd Space Operations Squadron (53SOPS)
Providing expertise for identifying, developing, evaluating, and testing modifications and enhancements to space and ground systems capabilities prior to fielding of new wideband SATCOM enterprise and tactical systems
Providing support for the research, development, test, and evaluation of SATCOM system technology refreshment activities and emerging programs
Directly interacting with various organizations, including Headquarters Combat Forces Command (CFC), U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM), DEL 8, 53SOPS, DISA, National Security Agency (NSA), SSC staff offices, other Combatant Commands, and MILSATCOM management boards and working groups to ensure adequate issue resolution and mission performance
Communicating effectively with all levels of corporate management through timely reporting of technical issues and recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in engineering, mathematics, technical science, or relevant field
12 or more years of experience of increasing responsibility in MILSATCOM terminal system development, sustainment, or operations
Experience in the control, planning, provisioning, and execution of Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) MILSATCOM and DoD-leased commercial SATCOM missions
Demonstrated ability to perform systems engineering, test, and evaluation in one or more of the following MILSATCOM terminal systems: Modernization of Enterprise Terminals (MET), Frequency and Time Division Multiple Access (FDMA / TDMA) modems, baseband, or DoD Information Network (DoDIN) backhaul connectivity
Insight and understanding of WGS Payload SATCOM operations and missions/customers/users involved with the programs
Demonstrated technical skills of SATCOM ground communications and control systems engineering
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers
Ability to support 24/7 operations in support of anomalies and to accommodate a flexible schedule including occasional weekends and overtime
Active Top Secret security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain access to Sensitive Information (SCI), which is issued by the U.S. government
U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems engineeringintegrationtest expertisesustainment engineeringMILSATCOM terminal system developmentWideband Global SATCOM (WGS)Frequency and Time Division Multiple Access (FDMA / TDMA)basebandDoD Information Network (DoDIN)SATCOM ground communications

Soft Skills

effective communicationrelationship buildingproblem resolutionflexibilityteam collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringTop Secret security clearanceSensitive Information (SCI) access