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Spacecraft Mission Control Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Mission Manager

Denver, CO ยท On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

Working on US Government spacecraft * Experience with multiple mission control software suites * Education * Bachelor's degree in an engineering, computer science, or scientific discipline, or ...

Mission Manager

Denver, CO ยท On-site +1

$110K - $140K/yr

Working on US Government spacecraft * Experience with multiple mission control software suites * Education * Bachelor's degree in an engineering, computer science, or scientific discipline, or ...

WI ยท On-site

... mission requirements by ... Creating and maintain system-level designs, schematics, interface control documents and performance ...

WI ยท On-site

... mission requirements by ... Creating and maintaining system-level designs, schematics, interface control documents and ...

Solutions Architect

Tempe, AZ ยท On-site +1

$61.75 - $81.25/hr

Architect end-to-end solutions for spacecraft Mission Operations Centers, command and control (C2) ground systems, and antenna/ground station networks for government and commercial customers ...

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How much do spacecraft mission control jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for spacecraft mission control in the United States is $108,638.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Spacecraft Mission Control job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,638 per year, or $52.2 per hour.

Principal Software Engineer- Flight Systems

Denver, CO โ€ข On-site

FS Studio, Inc
Software Developmentย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

$139K - $186K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

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Job description

Principal Software Engineer - Space Systems
Location: Greater Denver, CO (on-site 3-5 days/week)
Salary: $160k-$195k + bonus + benefits + relocation

A fast-growing space-technology company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead architecture and development of ground and flight software for lunar and deep-space missions. This is a high-impact role influencing technical direction across multiple mission programs.
What You'll Do
  • Lead architecture decisions and guide software best practices across the organization.
  • Develop flight software (cFS, embedded Linux), ground systems (Python, modern web frameworks), and cloud/embedded ML or autonomy systems.
  • Own full lifecycle delivery: requirements, development, testing, integration, and ops.
  • Provide technical proposals, estimates, and cross-team coordination.
  • Mentor and uplift junior engineers.
What We're Looking For
  • 15+ years in spacecraft, mission control, or complex aerospace software systems.
  • Expertise in C/C++ and Python.
  • Experience with embedded Linux, real-time/flight software, and preferably NASA cFS.
  • Knowledge of cloud services (AWS), containerization, version control, and Agile processes.
  • Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and operate within rigorous engineering standards.
  • U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a Security Clearance; must meet export-control requirements.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation + signing bonus
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible time off
  • Quarterly incentives
  • Relocation support