Senior Space Mission Operations Engineer
Core
Lead and execute on-orbit operations for Varda's Winnie Spaceship and mission-unique payloads, developing the full ops cycle from profile creation to execution.
Role type
Senior Space Mission Operations Engineer
Builds
On-orbit mission execution frameworks and webtools to automate operational burden
Domain
Commercial space infrastructure, orbital pharmaceutical processing, reentry capsules
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Real-time operations on complex/high-consequence systems, Python/JavaScript/HTML tool development, Avionics/GNC/Thermal design familiarity, Cross-discipline engineering problem solving
Preferred skills
Spacecraft systems operations, Leadership in operations, In-orbit spacecraft operations experience, Git/Atlassian proficiency, Ground station networks familiarity
Technologies
Python, JavaScript, HTML, Git, Atlassian products
Responsibilities
Develop, coordinate, execute, and lead Varda's on-orbit missions; Own the full ops development cycle for mission-unique payloads; Work with teams to improve mission operations; Automate operations by building webtools; Scale operational capabilities for growing flight cadence
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC