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Own a full reusable-spacecraft mission lifecycle from program plan through launch, on-orbit ... project management and operations experience * Demonstrated ownership of an integrated master ...

Mission Operations Engineer

Reston, VA · Remote

$71K - $96K/yr

Experience in spacecraft on-orbit operations * Experience in spacecraft mission planning for ground and space assets * Experience in space/ground satellite communications * Experience in ground ...

WI · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

... manage technical budgets and design configuration between departments, develop test plans, ensure ... Experience through the full lifecycle of a spacecraft mission from SRR to mission operations.

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Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer II

Varda Space Industries

El Segundo, CA • On-site

$119K - $152K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

About This Role

The Mission Operations Engineer II is an experienced spacecraft operator. They are exceptional communicators, adept leaders, and a jack-of-all trades capable of applying cross-discipline engineering to bespoke solutions. An ideal candidate is someone passionate to work in a startup environment where you will have the opportunity to fully own on-orbit operations for our Winnie Spaceship and mold a unique new mission framework for operations in space.

Responsibilities
  • Develop, coordinate, execute, and lead Varda's on-orbit missions.
  • Own the full ops development cycle for mission-unique payloads, from the creation of mission profiles through execution.
  • Work with teams across the company to continuously improve upon mission operations and ensure mission success.
  • Automate and eliminate operational burden by building webtools.
  • Scale up Varda's operational capabilities to support a growing flight cadence.
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Science.
  • 2+ years of experience in a real time operations role on a complex and high consequence operation.
  • 1+ years of experience developing software tools in Python, JavaScript, and/or HTML.
  • Familiarity with Avionics, GNC, Software, and Thermal design practices for spacecraft.
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • 3+ years of experience with spacecraft systems.
  • Previous operator experience in a leadership role.
  • Previous in-orbit spacecraft operations experience.
  • Previous experience with Git and Atlassian products.
  • Familiarity with ground stations networks.
Pay Range
  • Salary range: Engineer II: $119,543 - $152,749/ per year.
  • This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA.
  • Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance.
  • You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards.