Senior Vehicle & Mission Operations Engineer
Core
Designing and operating high-power satellite constellations for deep space and LEO missions, managing real-time telemetry, commanding, and fault response.
Role type
Senior IC mission operations engineer (satellite systems)
Builds
Operational playbooks, ground segment workflows, and real-time support systems for multi-satellite constellations
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems / Deep Space Exploration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Satellite on-orbit operations, Mission operations concepts (LEOP, telemetry, commanding, fault protection), Spacecraft integration and testing, Python or Rust scripting, Operational architecture design for fleets, Ground segment workflow design, Real-time decision making, Conflict resolution and negotiation
Preferred skills
HITL or Flatsat software verification testbeds experience, GAaaS provider experience, Linux systems management, Contractual interface management
Technologies
Python, Rust, Linux, Flatsat, HITL
Responsibilities
Define and operationalize Mission Operations concept including procedures and real-time support systems, Develop telemetry monitoring strategies and fault response frameworks, Collaborate with systems, software, and hardware teams for operational readiness, Drive roadmap for mission operations tooling and constellation management, Serve as key operator during on-orbit operations, Operate spacecraft during system tests and pre-launch operations, Interface with customers to scope payload testing
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
