Mission Director (Secret Clearance)
Core
Lead mission execution within a 24/7 Mission Operations Center for a satellite constellation and ground infrastructure.
Role type
Senior Operations Director (Satellite Mission Operations)
Builds
Mission success, operational readiness, and cross-functional coordination for satellite ground and flight operations.
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operations Management, Technical Project Management, Incident Command, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Coordination, Anomaly Troubleshooting, Stakeholder Communication, Shift Management, Procedure Development, Resource Allocation
Preferred skills
Aerospace/Satellite Ground Systems Experience, AWS Systems Troubleshooting, Linux/Windows Proficiency, Time-sensitive Requirement Support
Responsibilities
Manage an integrated ground/flight operations shift team of 8+ operators and engineers; Ensure mission success and systems performance in a 24/7 environment; Draft, validate, and enforce operational procedures; Maintain situational awareness of mission planning and operations; Develop relationships with spacecraft support teams; Coordinate daily with operations, engineering, and planning leadership; Act as incident commander for anomalies; Communicate operational status and impacts to external customers; Interview, train, and coach team members.