Systems Engineer

a.i. solutions is looking for a highly-motivated Systems Engineer with a passion for aerospace. This person will work in a team environment as the primary customer point of contact for spacecraft operations engineering activities working on the Prototype Operations-I (POPS-I) contract in support of U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command’s Innovation and Prototyping Delta at Kirtland AFB, NM. This individual will serve as a key leader on the program and will provide engineering expertise and leadership to fulfill customer operational engineering requirements. The successful candidate should possess significant knowledge of space operations engineering, ground systems engineering, training, and satellite command and control. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to embrace the a.i. solutions mission of always meeting customer requirements and striving to exceed their expectations.Essential Roles & Responsibilities:Responsible for leading and/or participating in space mission Pre-Launch, L&EO, and On-Orbit operations activities, to include mission exercises and rehearsals, in the capacity of mission lead, evaluation engineer, or senior operator as assignedObtain certification as a space mission operations engineer on multiple experimental satellite missionsSupport system readiness, planning, preparation, execution and ops crew evaluation for satellite launch and early orbit operations, on-orbit operations, and end-of-life retirement/disposalProvide recommendations and advice to program leadership regarding satellite faults, ground system failures, or operator errorsLead engineering reviews and participate in engineering boards and configuration boards, both internally and with the government customerCreate engineering test plans and products, as well as assist in development and review of operational procedures developed by program mission lead personnelDirectly interface with program management, cross-functional program stakeholders, suppliers, customers, team members and government representatives and manage effective communications among them, to include providing engineering project or mission status as requiredDevelop long-term strategic roadmap for operational engineering and test objectivesPromote corporate culture and foster an environment of collaboration, innovation, and professional development within the teamPerform personnel management/supervisory actions as required, including timekeeping administration, performance reviews, assisting in hiring personnel, and assisting team with professional developmentIdentify and develop opportunities for technical or business process improvementDevelop relationships with the customer and team members to ensure delivery of our corporate promise and overall successful mission supportParticipate in corporate initiatives and business development, opportunity capture, and/or proposal generation effortsSupport flexible hours including potential night and weekend work on an on-call basisTravel on occasion as required, estimated to be 10%Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in engineering, management or related discipline, or equivalent experience7 years of directly related experience in space operations, space engineering, or ground systems engineeringExperience with Quality Management SystemsTS clearance with SCI eligibilityU.S. citizenshipDesired Background:Master’s degree in engineering or technical fieldExtensive space operations and space engineering experienceStrong personnel management/supervisory experienceProven leadership experience in a technical field MAKE A MOVE, MAKE AN IMPACT.a.i. solutions was founded over 30 years ago with a mission to MAKE AN IMPACT by exceeding expectations. A move to our team means using your passion and ingenuity to MAKE AN IMPACT through innovations, defending national security, and enabling access to space. MAKE A MOVE, to join a team driven by a shared ambition, and rewarded for individual contributions.BENEFITS THAT MAKE AN IMPACT:View Our Benefits OfferingsPaid Time Off and Holidays401k Safe Harbor Plan, we contribute on Day #1Paid Parental leave for Mom & DadCompany Paid Life/AD&DTuition AssistanceWellness plans that reward wellbeing & work life harmonyEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.