Principal Mission Operations Training Engineer
Core
Build, own, and execute end-to-end mission operations training programs for a modular reusable space orbital vehicle (Nyx), ensuring personnel and astronaut crews are prepared for flight.
Role type
Principal Mission Operations Training Engineer (Simulation Supervisor)
Builds
High-fidelity simulation campaigns, training curricula, and operational procedures for spacecraft mission operations.
Domain
Space exploration / Human spaceflight / Mission Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Spacecraft mission operations training, simulation campaign scripting and execution, spacecraft systems knowledge (GNC, avionics, propulsion, life support), curriculum development, fault-injection logic integration, mentorship
Preferred skills
ISS crew training experience, custom simulation tooling development, flight controller certification, joint training with NASA/ESA/CNES
Technologies
Simulation architectures, fault-injection frameworks, telemetry display environments
Responsibilities
Own training concept of operations and certification pipelines; Author core curriculum and instructional materials; Script and execute high-fidelity simulation campaigns; Partner with software teams to integrate fault-injection capabilities; Coordinate with external partners to align training with procedures; Incorporate flight anomalies into simulator capabilities; Mentor junior training engineers
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities