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We are a team of systems engineers, technical training consultants, program managers, and mission operations experts with deep experience supporting the Department of War, NASA, United States Space Force, and commercial aerospace customers. From ground system operations and mission control to technical training and software engineering, Qwaltec brings space within reach - and we are growing.\nWe strive for excellence and accountability, and we do everything we can to exceed expectations while acting with integrity and compassion. We invest in relationships, and we value openness, honesty, and fairness in all our endeavors.\nQwaltec is seeking an Aerospace Engineer (Spacecraft Engineer) to support on-orbit spacecraft operations for a Department of War customer. In this role, you will monitor spacecraft health and status, support anomaly resolution and recovery, and help evolve the ground command and control architecture as new spacecraft are integrated into operations.\nYou will work hand-in-hand with spacecraft factories, RF and digital technicians, network engineers, and software teams across the full mission life cycle - from design reviews and integration through ground and on-orbit test. This position is fully on-site in the Maryland / Washington DC Metro area.\nKey Responsibilities:\nMonitor spacecraft health and status and provide support for spacecraft in operation, including anomaly resolution and recovery\nSupport spacecraft operations and configuration changes\nDevelop mission plans, review logs for day and overnight activity, and compile system and network statistics\nWrite or modify procedure files; evaluate and trend spacecraft performance\nWork with spacecraft factories, RF and digital technicians, network engineers, software teams, and others to integrate existing and new spacecraft into ground command and control architectures\nParticipate in spacecraft design reviews, integration, and ground and on-orbit testing\nRequirements\nBachelor's degree in engineering, a science discipline, or related field\n5 years of relevant experience\nActive Top Secret (TS) or Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required\nU.S. Citizenship required\nAbility to work fully on-site in the Maryland / Washington DC Metro area\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with satellite telemetry, tracking, and commanding (TT&C) operations\nExperience with spacecraft anomaly investigation, resolution, and recovery\nFamiliarity with ground command and control systems and mission planning tools\nCompensation & Benefits:\nCompetitive benefits package\nProfessional development support and training budget\nOpportunity to grow with a mission-driven, women-owned small business at the forefront of space operations\nWhy Qwaltec?\nQwaltec is more than a contractor - we are a team dedicated to mission success on and off the planet. Our work spans NASA, USSF, and commercial constellations. We are a company where your contribution is visible, your voice matters, and your growth is a priority. As a small business, you will have direct exposure to leadership and real influence over Qwaltec's future.\nQwaltec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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