Operations Engineer II
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
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
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
