Operations Engineer

The Operations Engineer (OE) is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of mission systems supporting manned and unmanned platforms across air marine and surface domains. This role combines operational expertise engineering acumen system design solution development and logistics management to ensure mission systems are reliable effective and aligned with organizational and government requirements. The Operations Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions maintain system integrity and support operational readiness through technical leadership hands-on implementation and continuous improvement. The OE is a highly qualified individual that understands projects managing resources and can conduct in-depth analysis of systems. The OE works with the design team to understand the clients business needs design solutions coordinate tasks develop visions and execute operations. The OE shall directly support the Project Manager (PjM) Chief Integration Officer (CIO) and work directly with team members to accomplish tasks related to design integration and deployment of fleet supported mission systems and ground infrastructure. The OE shall be a self-starter that is able to deliver products to meet mission execution.

The Operations Engineer shall be qualified to execute the functions below.

Key Tasks:

• Mission System Design & Engineering: Analyze design and document mission system architecture and functional requirements integrating software and hardware solutions for operational platforms.
• System Installation Integration & Testing: Lead and support the installation configuration and testing of mission systems and software across various hardware platforms assets and operational settings by ensuring all systems are properly integrated and validated to meet customer requirements and deliver optimal operational performance.
• Operational Training & Support: Develop and deliver operator training programs for mission systems including unmanned systems and sensor networks to ensure effective user adoption and operational readiness.
• Technical Solution Development: Create configure test and validate software applications and hardware to ensure technical readiness for fleet implementation.
• Enterprise Planning & Solution Mapping: Develop and map C5ISR engineering solutions and operational planning documents aligning technical capabilities with enterprise and government objectives.
• Logistics & Configuration Management: Manage and execute logistics for mission system hardware and software including installation shipping receiving and configuration tracking to maintain operational availability.
• System Administration & Security: Perform system administration tasks and physical security of hardware and software systems under the care of the company or Government.
• Customer Support & Troubleshooting: Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to resolve system issues address customer trouble reports and ensure usability reliability and maintainability.
• Documentation & Reporting: Develop technical documentation specifications and reports using MS Word PowerPoint and Excel supporting system design operational assessments and solution development.
• Technology Research & Analysis: Research emerging technologies conduct Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) and draft system design ideas and plans to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Compliance: Engage with government and organizational stakeholders execute Product Owner tasking maintain required security clearances and support business relationship building through frequent travel (up to 25%) and professional collaboration.

• Detailed-Oriented individual with 2 years of experience with DOD/DHS operational mission systems logistics engineering support and technical design.
• Associate or bachelors degree in technical field or at least 8 years in experience. A combination of experience and technical degrees certifications can be applied.
• Demonstrated success in project execution with strong communication and teamwork skills effectively delivering strategic objectives under strict deadlines by coordinating operational users engineering-adjacent teams and executive leadership.