Mission Operations Engineer II – Blue Ring
Core
Develop and execute real-time mission operations for Blue Ring spacecraft, ensuring readiness and flawless execution of on-orbit flight phases.
Role type
Mission Operations Engineer II (Spacecraft Operations)
Builds
Operational concepts, procedures, telemetry displays, and ground system automation for Blue Ring space-mobility platform.
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Mission Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Spacecraft operations product development, real-time on-orbit support, mission planning and timeline development, telemetry trending and analysis, ground system architecture, space-to-ground communications, operations automation, AI/ML application to ops workflows
Preferred skills
On-console spacecraft controller experience, Python or command-and-control scripting, virtualized ground software proficiency, mission planning tools, hardware-in-the-loop testing, anomaly management, system safety analyses (FHA, FMECA, FTA)
Technologies
Python, Command & Control systems, Mission Planning tools, Flight Dynamics software, Software Simulators, Hardware-in-the-loop simulators
Responsibilities
Contribute to mission planning and operations concepts; develop detailed operations procedures and executables; drive efficiency through ground system automation and AI/ML; conduct testing and validation in simulation environments; provide on-console support during launch and early orbit phases; monitor spacecraft state-of-health and track configurations; support troubleshooting of on-orbit anomalies; analyze ground station selection for communications availability.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC