Senior Mission Operations Engineer

The role

You will own the day-to-day operation of spacecraft and the operational infrastructure. You will monitor spacecraft health, investigate anomalies, plan maneuvers, and build automation for a growing fleet.

What you will do

• Lead shifts for real-time operations, including telemetry monitoring, command decisions, and anomaly response
• Lead on-orbit anomaly investigations to root cause and document findings
• Perform long-term telemetry trending and performance analysis
• Plan and lead spacecraft maneuvers, station-keeping, and orbital adjustments
• Lead LEOP, bus and payload commissioning, and orbit-raising campaigns
• Develop, validate, and maintain operational procedures, flight rules, and command sequences
• Build automation for telemetry monitoring, pass scheduling, routine commanding, and anomaly detection
• Collaborate with spacecraft engineering teams to define CONOPS, fault management, and onboard FDIR responses
• Plan and lead operational readiness activities, including simulations and dress rehearsals
• Mentor and train operations engineers

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field
• 5+ years of experience in satellite mission operations or a related field
• Solid understanding of spacecraft systems and subsystem interactions
• Experience working on-orbit anomalies to root cause
• Proficiency with mission control software (e.g. OpenC3 COSMOS, L3Harris InControl, or similar)
• Strong programming and scripting skills
• Familiarity with Linux environments and command-line tools
• Experience with DevOps tools and practices (Git, Docker, CI/CD)
• Familiarity with RF systems, ground station operations, or link budgets
• Experience developing operational requirements or CONOPS documentation
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment and composure in real-time, high-pressure operational environments

Nice to have

• Python, C++ preferred
• LEOP or commissioning experience on a flown mission is a plus
• Experience operating multi-satellite constellations or fleets 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 will hinge on its team.