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Posted: 10/20/2026Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in mission operations, spacecraft command and control, and satellite systems engineering, with a strong focus on leading technical teams and managing the full mission lifecycle. Proficient in developing operational automation methods and conducting rigorous testing for space vehicles.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Mission Operations ExperienceSpacecraft Command & Control Software SystemsSatellite Systems EngineeringMATLAB, Python, C/C++, Java ProficiencySecurity Clearance Eligibility
Tech Stack
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Key responsibilities & impact- Lead spacecraft and subsystem engineers during launch and early orbit activities to commission space vehicles
- Serve as lead technical authority during mission operations for space and ground segments
- Support the full mission lifecycle from proposal and mission modeling through design, integration and test, shipment, launch, on-orbit operations, and decommissioning
- Define ground and mission operations requirements and flow mission 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 supporting infrastructure
- Implement and test space vehicle fault detection, response, autonomy, and onboard command and control
- Develop and implement operational automation methods
- Create and execute space vehicle 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/location acceptance testing
- Form and lead anomaly response teams for 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 rehearsal events
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 U.S. Security Clearance
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62
- Must be eligible for and willing to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
- Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process
- 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 and 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
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive base pay
- Variable compensation opportunities
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
- 1st shift
- Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position
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Hard Skills
Mission Lifecycle ManagementFault Detection and ResponseOperational Automation MethodsSpace Vehicle TestingAnomaly Response Leadership
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Command and Control SystemsMission Planning ToolsMission Data Processing Infrastructure
Certifications & Qualifications
Active TS ClearanceSCI Eligibility
Industry Keywords
Aerospace EngineeringSatellite SystemsGround Segment DesignReal-Time OperationsU.S. Export Control Compliance