Operations Engineer

Job Title

Operations Engineer

Location

EDWARDS, CA 93523 US (Primary)

Category

Engineering

Job Type

Full-Time

Compensation Minimum (USD)

$65,000

Compensation Maximum (USD)

$90,000

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Citizenship Status Required

U.S. Citizen

Security Clearance Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Job Description

About Science and Technology Corporation (STC):
Founded in 1979, Science and Technology Corporation (STC) delivers an extensive range of award-winning advanced scientific, engineering, and technical support services to the U.S. Government and Industry customers. Our proven expertise and experience span scientific research, development, test and evaluation in areas such as earth and atmospheric sciences, engineering, data science and software engineering. Will you join our world-class team?

• Employment Category: Full-Time/Regular
• Scheduled: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, 9/80 compressed schedule
• Work Environment: Work performed in office, hangar, and flight test environments
• Travel:  Occasional extended hours or travel required to support mission operations
• Location: NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC), Edwards AFB, CA
• Security Clearance: Eligible for Secret
• Citizenship:  Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Salary: $65,000 - $90,000

 

Job Summary

The Junior Operations Engineer supports aircraft operations, flight test activities, and mission execution at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC). This role focuses on assisting with planning, integration, and execution of flight and ground operations to ensure safe and effective mission performance.

You will work alongside engineers, pilots, and technicians in a hands-on environment where concepts transition quickly from planning to test to flight.

Primary Responsibilities

Operations Support

• Support planning and execution of flight and ground test operations
• Assist with development of procedures, checklists, and flight cards
• Participate in mission planning including logistics and safety considerations
• Support real-time mission operations and control room activities

Engineering Support

• Assist with requirements decomposition and concept of operations development
• Support airworthiness assessments and verification & validation (V&V) activities
• Support integration and testing of aircraft systems and experimental payloads
• Assist with maintenance planning and configuration tracking

Documentation & Analysis

• Document test results, lessons learned, and operational findings
• Support post-flight data review and analysis
• Prepare technical inputs for reports and briefings

 

Key Benefits and Impact

• Work directly on flight operations and real aircraft systems
• Gain hands-on experience in flight test and mission execution
• Collaborate with a high-performing multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to advanced aerospace research and flight programs

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Physical Science
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships acceptable)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to flight operations or aircraft systems
• Familiarity with systems engineering or flight test processes
• Experience with data analysis or test planning

Strong communication skills

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.