Principal Vehicle & Mission Operations Engineer
Core
Define and operationalize mission operations concepts, procedures, and real-time support systems for high-power satellite constellations from LEO to deep space.
Role type
Principal Vehicle & Mission Operations Engineer
Builds
Mission operations playbooks, ground segment workflows, and constellation control systems for K2 satellites
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Operations / 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, operational architecture design for fleets, scripting/automation (Python, Rust), risk assessment for test flows
Preferred skills
HITL or Flatsat software verification testbeds, GAaaS providers, Linux systems, managing contractual interfaces
Technologies
Python, Rust, Linux, Flatsat, HITL
Responsibilities
Define 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 ground segment workflows; Serve as key operator during on-orbit operations; Operate spacecraft during system tests and pre-launch operations
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship
