Aerospace Engineer (Mission Ops)

Insight Global; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Aerospace Engineer to support spacecraft operations, mission control systems, and flight activities across the full mission lifecycle. The role involves building procedures, automation tools, and simulations, plus supporting real-time spacecraft operations.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering or related field, 3–12 years in aerospace-related roles, and experience with Python or MATLAB.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 3-12 years of aerospace, satellite, spacecraft, research, or internship experience.
• Basic understanding of spacecraft systems (GNC, Power, Thermal, etc.).
• Experience with Python and/or MATLAB.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support testing and validation of mission control and ground systems.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures and automation scripts.
• Build tools and dashboards used to monitor spacecraft performance.
• Support mission simulations, training exercises, and operational readiness reviews.
• Assist with real-time spacecraft operations, mission execution, and anomaly resolution.
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams throughout mission planning, testing, and flight operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Our client seeking an Aerospace Engineer to support spacecraft operations, mission control systems, and flight activities throughout the full mission lifecycle. This person will help build procedures, automation tools, simulations, and support real-time spacecraft operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
• 3-12 years of aerospace, satellite, spacecraft, research, or internship experience
• Basic understanding of spacecraft systems (GNC, Power, Thermal, etc.)
• Experience with Python and/or MATLAB
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Satellite or spacecraft experience
• Exposure to mission control or spacecraft command & control systems
• Experience with mission procedures, testing, simulations, or mission planning

Responsibilities

• Support testing and validation of mission control and ground systems
• Develop and maintain operational procedures and automation scripts
• Build tools and dashboards used to monitor spacecraft performance
• Support mission simulations, training exercises, and operational readiness reviews
• Assist with real-time spacecraft operations, mission execution, and anomaly resolution
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams throughout mission planning, testing, and flight operations