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.