Mission Operations Engineer (Specialist, Senior and SME)
Core
Design, build, and execute human spaceflight operations for a commercial space station, including developing mission concepts, tools, and training systems while serving as a certified flight controller.
Role type
Senior Mission Operations Engineer (Flight Controller)
Builds
Mission control systems, training environments, operational infrastructure, and real-time flight operations for Axiom Station.
Domain
Commercial spaceflight / Human space exploration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mission operations concept development, flight controller certification, anomaly response, mission timeline execution, systems monitoring, operational documentation, training plan development, simulation support, integration product development, procedural definition
Preferred skills
Entrepreneurial mindset, high EQ, cross-functional collaboration, tech-solutioning, leadership, innovation, execution discipline
Technologies
Mission control consoles, simulation software, operational tools, spacecraft systems interfaces
Responsibilities
Define and implement concepts of operations and procedures, develop integration products and test plans, serve as a certified flight controller for real-time operations, monitor spacecraft systems and respond to anomalies, document anomalies and lessons learned, develop training plans and certification flows for flight controllers and astronauts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with certification requirements