Operations Control Engineer

Amentum is seeking an Operations Control Engineer to support the Space Force Range contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the company mission and execution planning teams

• Collect and organize Range and Customer requirements and translate them into an executable operation plan

• Lead the development process for UDS (Universal Documentation System) Documentation (Operations Directives, Operations Directive Annexes, Operations Requirements Extracts, Operations Control Instructions), Instrumentation Coverage Plans, and Instrumentation Plans

• Prepare Range Countdowns and coordinate company input to SLD 45 Population Worksheet

• Prepare and present launch readiness briefings, schedules and supports operations, including test and evaluation of new and modified Range systems

• Assigned as either the Instrumentation Superintendent of Range Operations (ISRO), Lead Range Controller (LRC), or Technical Advisor (TA) to the SLD 45 Range Operations Commander (ROC) during pre-launch and launch operations

• While on console, provide direction to system controllers, manage execution of the Range Countdown, receive system status reports, determine instrumentation status, resolve status conflicts, and ensure Instrumentation status is reported to and approved by the Range Engineer

• Coordinate with the ROC to develop the Air Force Launch Support Plan (LSP) and launch customer countdown steps in sync with the Range Countdown

• Direct off-range agencies for use of resources during operations when the ER is assigned as Lead Range

• Prepare and distribute Quick Look Operations Reports after each mission or major operation and Operations Summary Reports for all other operations where an ISRO or TA is required to be on console

• Participate in post-launch performance reviews to ensure all operations problems are identified and assists in resolution

• Develop new and improves existing LISC Operating Instructions, procedures, and instructions

• Provide subject matter expertise for internal and external customer meetings and reviews to support integration of new/modified systems or to address new or changing launch customer requirements

• Innovative process improvement oriented ensuring contract compliance and fulfillment while devising and implementing process improvement methods derived from internal and external integrated process team actions

• Recommend, develop, and integrate LISC enterprise Integrated Process Team (IPT) concepts and recommendations to capitalize on Cross Range best practices, efficiencies and standardization

• Pursue initiatives to improve the quality, efficiencies, and timeliness of Department and LISC enterprise solutions, products or services

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM related field or equivalent* education, training and experience or (A.S. degree and 14 years related operations experience and two years’ experience as a senior systems controller or systems maintenance engineer)

• Ten years’ Range experience with proven knowledge of Range systems

• Two years’ experience with Voice Net communications 

• Two years’ experience as a senior systems controller, systems maintenance engineer or systems analyst preferred

• Possess knowledge of ER Range Systems, launch support posture and methodology

• Detailed knowledge of the Eastern Range ERD Alias definitions, structure and interdependence

• Understand SLD 45 procedures and practices for operations scheduling, planning, mission execution, and organizational roles and responsibilities

• Demonstrate use of the Universal Documentation System process and how the Range and Customer requirements are submitted, reviewed, and translated into needed Range capabilities and plans

• Understand EWR 127-1 and SSPCMAN 91-710/711 Range Safety Requirements and explain how requirements imposed on ER instrumentation pertain to launch and landing operations

• Possess highly developed oral and written communications skills

• Ability to monitor and control multiple voice communications channels simultaneously and provide clear and accurate technical direction to an array of system controllers without delay

• Identify and resolve incomplete or conflicting information in real-time

• Make sound decisions under demanding time constraints, often with incomplete information, to prevent compromise of safety and mission assurance performance

• Organize and lead mission-planning teams through effective use of written and verbal communications

• Develop and present concise, well-organized briefings to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences

• Work independently and with team members with limited supervision.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to facilitate technical direction to personnel supporting daily and mission operation activities.

• Proficient in MS Office applications.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required

• Ability to travel if required

• Flexibility in work schedule, to include non-duty hours or on weekends/holidays to support specific project or mission requirements and customer schedules

• Salary is determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement

Compensation Details:

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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