Operations Engineer III, Mission Operations

5+ years of spacecraft operations experience, preferably leading a team of operators

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field

Experience coordinating across engineering and operations teams to translate mission requirements into executable procedures and system capabilities

Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in high-pressure, real-time mission environments with sound judgment and composure

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Eligibility for a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Base Salary:

$125,000 - $170,000

Equity + Benefits

including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be

determined

Plan and execute both simulated and live spacecraft missions across all mission phases, from early-orbit operations through complex Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) taskings

Develop, maintain, and continuously improve spacecraft operations procedures, drawing on deep expertise in flight software, spacecraft hardware, and ground systems to achieve mission objectives

Monitor spacecraft telemetry and system health in real time during operations

Identify on-orbit anomalies, lead anomaly resolution planning, and drive execution of corrective actions in coordination with engineering teams

Conduct post-mission analysis and lessons-learned sessions to capture insights and drive continuous improvement of operational processes, procedures, and products

Perform orbit state determination for cooperative, non-cooperative, and uncooperative space vehicles (SVs) and derive intent from observed behaviors