Principal Mission Operations Engineer

Hawthorne, CA. Posted 2 months ago

The role

You will set the direction for spacecraft operations, including the operations concept, flight rules, and automation roadmap. You will lead critical mission activities, work on console, and build the operations team.

What you will do

Define the operations concept for the constellation
Develop and maintain the operational framework
Lead operations for launches, LEOP, commissioning, and other critical mission phases
Define the fault management and onboard FDIR philosophy with flight software
Work with ground software to define automation, mission planning, and fleet management capabilities
Lead high-severity anomaly investigations and corrective actions
Plan and lead operational readiness activities
Mentor operations engineers and support hiring

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field
10+ years of experience in satellite mission operations or a related field
Experience leading operations for critical mission events (launch, LEOP, commissioning, or major anomalies)
Experience scaling operations, whether growing a team, a fleet, or an automation capability
Solid understanding of spacecraft systems and subsystem interactions
Proficiency with mission control software (e.g. OpenC3 COSMOS, L3Harris InControl, or similar)
Strong programming and scripting skills
Experience with DevOps tools and practices (Git, Docker, CI/CD)
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Sound judgment and composure in real-time, high-pressure operational environments

Nice to have

Python, C++ preferred
Experience operating multi-satellite constellations or fleets is a plus
Experience standing up a mission operations center or operations processes from scratch is a plus

Benefits

Broad choice of medical/dental/vision coverage, Reflect covers 100% of each base-policy
Access to HSA, FSA, and 401K
Unlimited paid time off
Healthy lunches provided daily

About the company

Reflect Orbital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company's success hinges on its team.