Mission Operations Engineer
Core
Design and build human-rated space stations, develop mission operations systems, and lead real-time flight control for crewed and uncrewed missions.
Role type
Staff Mission Operations Engineer (Spaceflight Operations & Training)
Builds
Human-rated space stations (Haven Station), mission operations software, ground systems, and training programs for flight controllers and astronauts.
Domain
Commercial spaceflight, orbital mechanics, spacecraft systems engineering
Required skills
Human spaceflight mission operations, human-in-the-loop testing, spacecraft systems engineering (avionics, propulsion, attitude control, RF/optical comms, orbital mechanics, life support, thermal/power), Space-to-Ground Communication Systems, C++, Golang, Javascript, React, Matlab, Python/Octave, Software Architecture, Databases, Cloud, command line interfaces, scripting languages
Preferred skills
On-console leadership in real-time spaceflight operations, training development and execution for complex spaceflight systems
Technologies
C++, Golang, Javascript, React, Matlab, Python, Octave
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver training and human-in-the-loop testing programs; implement improvements to mission operations processes; collaborate with engineering teams to test and deploy ground systems; translate customer requirements into Concept of Operations; support pre-flight testing and checkouts; lead flight control teams during real-time mission execution; analyze vehicle telemetry and provide recommendations.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight