Satellite Mission Ops Manager

Come join our growing team of enterprising engineers paving a way to the next frontier of space transportation.
This is a full time opportunity with a host of benefits.
All qualified resumes will be responded to in 24hrs or less.
Due to the nature of this work candidates must be a U.S. Citizen

Satellite Mission Ops Manager - Key Summary

Lead a team of spacecraft operators and manage mission operations, ground infrastructure, and on-orbit activities. Role covers mission design, planning, spacecraft testing, operations, and anomaly resolution in a fast-paced environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead development of spacecraft CONOPS, mission planning, and operational simulations
  
• Build, train, and manage the spacecraft operations team
  
• Support flight software configuration, spacecraft checkout, and pre-launch testing
  
• Conduct on-orbit operations, data analysis, and anomaly resolution
  
• Develop mission planning, orbit determination, and automation tools (Python)
  
• Interface with customers and ground station networks
  
• Collaborate with spacecraft systems engineering
  
• Work flexible hours as needed to support mission ops
  

Required Experience

• Team leadership in spacecraft operations
  
• Automated mission ops development
  
• Mission CONOPS planning/execution
  
• Python programming and mission-design tools (FreeFlyer, STK, etc.)
  
• Data analysis for performance validation and anomaly detection
  
• Ground segment and comm-chain familiarity
  
• Strong technical and communication skills
  

Desired Experience

• Spacecraft avionics, failure modes, and debugging
  
• Orbital mechanics and OD techniques
  
• GN&C simulation/testing
  
• DoD/USG program experience; ability to hold a clearance
  

Education

• BS in Aerospace Engineering or related field
  
• 10+ years relevant experience
  

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