Mission Engineering Research and Operations Support Engineer
Core
Support critical aerospace and space domain awareness projects by managing sensor network analysis, spacecraft operation verification, data management, and mission planning.
Role type
Senior IC flight mechanics engineer (space operations)
Builds
Operational databases, scheduling tools, satellite tracking campaigns, and technical documentation for national intelligence and tactical missions.
Domain
Aerospace engineering, space situational awareness, satellite operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
orbital mechanics, spacecraft attitude determination and control, astrodynamics, sensor data processing, telemetry analysis, large-scale dataset management, mission simulation, systems engineering principles
Preferred skills
space traffic management, spacecraft subsystems knowledge, technical writing, cross-functional collaboration, independent leadership
Technologies
MATLAB, SQL, Linux, STK, GMAT, Git/GitHub
Responsibilities
Provide guidance and leadership to teams supporting spacecraft operations and mission simulation; design and maintain scheduling tools and operational databases; evaluate and apply engineering techniques using professional judgment; lead integration of multi-sensor data and contribute to technical reports; prepare comprehensive technical documentation including SOPs and CONOPS; coordinate with cross-functional teams and customers on technical matters.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC