Spacecraft Operations Engineer II
Core
Design and operate spacecraft automation, software, and mission success from concept to re-entry for LEO constellations and deep space missions.
Role type
Senior IC spacecraft operations engineer
Builds
Spacecraft operations workflows, ground and flight software, operational scripts, telemetry/FDIR configurations
Domain
Aerospace, satellite operations, deep space exploration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
spacecraft systems architecture (ADCS, power, comms, C&DH, thermal), orbital mechanics, space environment dynamics, Linux systems, Python/C++ development, simulation tooling (HITL, flatsat), mission design, ground systems engineering
Preferred skills
postgraduate aerospace engineering, modern dev tools (Git, CI/CD, cloud), hardware-in-the-loop testing
Technologies
Python, C++, Linux, HITL, flatsat
Responsibilities
Command and operate spacecraft with automation at the core, develop and test ground and flight software for long-term missions, build robust operational scripts and telemetry/FDIR configurations, lead validation using simulation tools, support spacecraft through integration, testing, launch, and on-orbit life, drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and performance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
