Senior Mission Operations Engineer
Core
Develop and execute crew operations and technical training programs for human-rated commercial space stations, including human-in-the-loop testing and mission readiness certification.
Role type
Senior Mission Operations Engineer (Crew Operations & Training)
Builds
Crew operations procedures, training simulations, and human-in-the-loop testing processes for Haven-1 and future space stations.
Domain
Commercial human spaceflight, space station operations, and crew training
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Human-in-the-loop testing, crew operations planning, technical training development, task analysis, hazard identification, user interface design, cross-functional engineering collaboration, real-time mission operations, telemetry analysis, technical writing, simulation scripting
Preferred skills
Human factors engineering, spacecraft design and test environment experience, on-console competency, spacecraft systems engineering (avionics, propulsion, orbital mechanics), Space-to-Ground Communication Systems, software engineering (C++, Python, React, Git), command line scripting
Technologies
Git, C++, Golang, Markdown, Javascript, React, Matlab, Python/Octave, Databases, Cloud, RF, Ground Stations, Modems, Antenna Systems
Responsibilities
Develop technical crew training materials for flight controllers and astronaut crew members; execute training simulations and scenario construction; plan and lead end-to-end training events; develop scalable human-in-the-loop testing processes; serve as subject matter expert on human operation of safety-critical systems; support pre-flight testing and checkouts; train and certify mission operators for on-orbit operations and anomaly resolution; perform routine telemetry analysis and deliver recommendations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities