Mission Operations Engineer Ground Systems

Mission Operations Engineer – Ground Systems

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Status: Full Time, Exempt

Reports to: Chief of Mission Operations

Sceye is a high-growth technology company building the next generation of instant communications, imaging and remote sensing infrastructure through stratospheric platforms. Our lighter‑than‑air High Altitude Platform System (HAPS) maintains position in the stratosphere (18–21 km) and carries multiple telecom, imaging, and remote sensing payloads, providing unique functionality, cost, environmental and societal advantages.

The HAPS can be deployed in days and at a fraction of the cost of traditional infrastructure, making it ideal for telecommunications connectivity, emergency solutions, environmental monitoring, Earth observation and a range of defense applications.

Our customers & partners include global telecommunications companies, infrastructure operators, climate researchers and civil and defense agencies. Join us to build breakthrough technologies that change the way we connect and observe the world.

Sceye is seeking a full‑time Mission Operations Engineer – Ground Systems to join our Mission Operations Team. This is pivotal in developing, maintaining, and operating mission‑critical ground systems that support our HAPS. You’ll collaborate closely with Mission Operations, Software, and Engineering teams to design, build, test, and operate the next generation of ground systems, and support pre‑flight planning, console operations during missions, and post‑flight data analysis.

Test Design & Execution

• Automate test procedures, capture results, and document anomalies.
• Develop intuitive interfaces that help operators identify issues and monitor key telemetry.

Scripting & Development

• Author scripts or test applications to validate functionality and performance.
• Create UI components for test and simulator tools.
• Submit software change requests and support validation during feature development.

System Operations & Administration

• Manage and maintain test environments (hardware and software).
• Perform system administration on Linux‑based platforms.
• Apply networking skills to manage distributed ground systems.

Radio Frequency & Software‑Defined Radio (Optional but Valuable)

• Interface with RF hardware and SDRs to validate signal processing and communications.
• Develop or use simulation and visualization tools to model system behavior.
• Integrate results into system acceptance and validation workflows.

Beyond‑Line‑of‑Sight (BLOS) Systems

• Support and troubleshoot systems operating BLOS, addressing data latency and accuracy challenges.

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, software, computer engineering, or a physical science (emphasis on lab/research experience).
• 5+ years of professional experience in ground control system (GCS) design and/or testing.
• Experience testing aerospace systems.
• Strong Linux skills and basic system administration knowledge.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python or Ruby preferred).
• Ability to write, audit, and maintain test scripts, validation code, and UIs for internal tools.
• Understanding of human‑factor design principles for UI/UX.
• Experience with data analysis and aggregation of large datasets.
• Ability to interpret requirements and demonstrate verification/validation methods.

• Hands‑on experience with software‑defined radios (SDR) or RF hardware.
• Familiarity with simulation modeling and visualization tools.
• Experience with Beyond‑Line‑of‑Sight (BLOS) communications and related interfaces.

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical mindset.
• Clear, effective communication across cross‑functional and multi‑functional teams.
• Detail‑oriented with exceptional documentation habits.
• Adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn new technologies.
• Collaborative and comfortable working across disciplines.
• Curious and driven to innovate.

• Chef‑Prepared Lunches – Fresh, onsite meals to keep you fueled and focused.
• Snacks & Refreshments – Variety of snacks and drinks available throughout the day.
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