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
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
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