CareerPlan

Operations Engineer II

Auckland Production Complex OfficeFull-time2026-07-13 → 2026-11-10
Based in New ZealandNew Zealand citizens only

Core

Design and operate spacecraft automation, software, and mission success for LEO constellations and deep space missions.

Role type

Operations Engineer II (Spacecraft Operations & Ground Systems)

Builds

Spacecraft operations workflows, automation scripts, telemetry/FDIR configurations, and validation simulations.

Domain

Aerospace / Satellite Systems / Space Operations

Required skills

spacecraft operations, ground systems, mission design, orbital mechanics, spacecraft subsystems (ADCS, power, comms, C&DH, thermal), Linux systems, Python, C++, high-level languages, simulation tools (HITL, flatsat)

Preferred skills

postgraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, spacecraft ops, satellite design, ground systems, modern dev tools (Git, CI/CD, cloud), Hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing

Technologies

Python, C++, Linux, Git, CI/CD, cloud, 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 (HITL, flatsat), Support spacecraft through integration, testing, launch, and on-orbit life, Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and performance

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC