Satellite Mission Ops Manager San Jose, CA

Come join our growing team of enterprising engineers paving the 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 24 hours or less. Due to the nature of this work, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen.

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.

• 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

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

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

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