Spacecraft Operations Engineer II
Core
Design and command spacecraft operations for a diverse fleet from LEO constellations to deep space missions, shaping automation and software from concept to re-entry.
Role type
Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer (IC)
Builds
Spacecraft operations automation, ground and flight software, operational scripts, telemetry/FDIR configurations
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, mission design, satellite subsystems, ground systems, Linux systems, Python, C++, orbital mechanics, spacecraft systems (ADCS, power, comms, C&DH, thermal)
Preferred skills
Postgraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, spacecraft ops experience, satellite design, ground systems, modern dev tools (Git, CI/CD, cloud), Hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing
Technologies
Python, C++, Linux, Git, CI/CD, HITL
Responsibilities
Command and operate spacecraft with automation, develop and test ground and flight software, 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 and processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC