Mission Operations Engineer – Mid Level

Boeing

. Lead spacecraft and subsystem engineers during launch and early orbit activities to commission spacecraft .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mission Operations, including spacecraft command and control, and the ability to lead technical teams through the mission lifecycle. Proficient in developing operational automation methods and conducting comprehensive testing for spacecraft systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mission Operations ExperienceSpacecraft Command And ControlSatellite Systems EngineeringMATLAB, Python, C/C++, JavaSecurity Clearance Eligibility

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Hard Skills

Mission OperationsSpacecraft Command And ControlOperational Automation MethodsSpacecraft Simulator TestingGround Segment TestingAnomaly Response LeadershipMission Data ProcessingFault Detection And ResponseDesign Reference MissionsRequirements Definition

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingCustomer Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Spacecraft Command & Control SoftwareMission Planning ToolsRF Compatibility Testing ToolsCommand And Control Infrastructure

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Security ClearanceTS ClearanceSCI Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringSatellite SystemsMission LifecycleGround Segment DesignSpacecraft Subsystems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPythonTypeScriptC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead spacecraft and subsystem engineers during launch and early orbit activities to commission spacecraft
Serve as lead technical authority for space and ground segment mission operations
Support the full mission lifecycle from proposal and mission modeling through decommissioning
Define ground and mission operations requirements and flow requirements to the space vehicle team
Define mission concepts of operation and design reference missions
Catalogue lessons learned from on-orbit exercises to improve future vehicle designs
Support ground segment design, including command and control, mission planning, mission data processing, and related infrastructure
Implement and test spacecraft fault detection, response, autonomy, and onboard command and control
Develop and implement operational automation methods
Create and execute spacecraft simulator tests
Create and execute in-factory flight vehicle tests
Conduct ground segment testing, including RF compatibility, remote ground facility interface, and critical ground asset acceptance testing
Form and lead anomaly response teams during off-nominal vehicle conditions
Contribute to customer briefings and debriefings for orbital events
Design and validate sequences of events for bus commissioning, payload checkout/calibration, and mission operations
Contribute to mission rehearsals to train the mission team and validate mission design

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Mission Operations or similar
Experience with real-time satellite command and control
Willingness to support occasional off-nominal working hours during critical 24/7 mission operations activities
Willingness to apply for a TS clearance with SCI eligibility
U.S. citizenship required for the required U.S. security clearance
Final U.S. Secret clearance pre-start, or interim and/or final U.S. Secret clearance post-start
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance
Must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance
U.S. Person required for U.S. export control compliance
Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process
Must satisfy drug testing requirements when criteria are met
Preferred: M.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Preferred: Minimum of 5 years of experience in Mission Operations or similar
Preferred: Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams
Preferred: Deep knowledge of satellite systems engineering, including all satellite subsystems
Preferred: Experience with Spacecraft Command & Control software systems
Preferred: Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, and Java
Preferred: Active TS clearance and SCI eligibility
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time away from work
Unpaid time away from work
1st shift
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position