Spacecraft Operations Engineer I/II
Core
Managing the health, safety, and performance of a growing fleet of satellites to meet mission objectives for commercial and government customers across commissioning, orbit raising, routine operations, and re-entry phases.
Role type
Spacecraft Operations Engineer (IC)
Builds
Operational software, ground systems, and flight sequences for satellite constellations and interplanetary missions
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Spacecraft subsystems knowledge, orbital mechanics, software development, ground systems design, fault management, requirements validation, simulation tools proficiency
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD in engineering, prior spacecraft operations experience, satellite system design experience, modern development practices (GIT, CI/CD), SIL/HIL testing exposure
Technologies
Python, Ruby, C, C++, Flatsat, HITL, TVAC, DITL
Responsibilities
Design and test ground software for long-term space operations, develop flight software sequences and FDIR/telemetry configurations, maintain continuous integration of operational code, run validation against spacecraft simulation tools, support AIT teams across integrated tests, generate and maintain mission requirements
Seniority
Mid-level IC (Engineer I/II)
