Senior Missions Operations Engineer

Senior Mission Operations Engineer

As a Senior Mission Operations Engineer, you'll own the day-to-day operation of the company's spacecraft and the operational infrastructure that makes it all work. This is a high-ownership role on a small, collaborative mission operations team. You won't just execute procedures. You'll write them, improve them, and help define how the company operates.

You'll monitor spacecraft health, investigate anomalies, plan maneuvers, and coordinate ground station passes. You'll lead these activities during LEOP, commissioning, and other critical phases. You'll also build the automation and processes that keep a growing fleet running smoothly, and mentor newer operators as the team grows.

Responsibilities

Lead shifts for real-time operations, including telemetry monitoring, command decisions, and anomaly response
Lead on-orbit anomaly investigations to root cause, and document findings and lessons learned to improve fleet reliability
Perform long-term telemetry trending and performance analysis to detect subsystem degradation, refine alarm limits, and inform operational and design decisions
Plan and lead spacecraft maneuvers, station-keeping, and orbital adjustments
Lead LEOP, bus and payload commissioning, and orbit-raising campaigns for new satellites
Develop, validate, and maintain operational procedures, flight rules, and command sequences
Build automation for telemetry monitoring and alerting, pass scheduling, routine commanding, and anomaly detection and response
Collaborate with spacecraft engineering teams to define CONOPS, fault management, and onboard FDIR responses
Plan and lead operational readiness activities, including simulations and dress rehearsals
Mentor and train operations engineers
Participate in 24/7 rotating shift work to meet mission needs

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field
5+ years of experience in satellite mission operations or a related field
Solid understanding of spacecraft systems and subsystem interactions
Experience working on-orbit anomalies to root cause
Proficiency with mission control software (e.g., OpenC3 COSMOS, L3Harris InControl, or similar)
Strong programming and scripting skills (Python, C++ preferred)
Familiarity with Linux environments and command-line tools
Experience with DevOps tools and practices (Git, Docker, CI/CD)
Familiarity with RF systems, ground station operations, or link budgets
Experience developing operational requirements or CONOPS documentation
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Sound judgment and composure in real-time, high-pressure operational environments
LEOP or commissioning experience on a flown mission is a plus
Experience operating multi-satellite constellations or fleets is a plus

Don't check every box? Apply anyway. This team cares more about exceptional people than perfect résumés, and unconventional backgrounds are welcome. They're even open to shaping a role around the right person.