Lead Space Mission Operations Engineer

Viasat; Carlsbad, Tempe (CA, AZ); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a Senior Space Mission Operations Engineer to bridge spacecraft design and mission execution. You will own CONOPS, operating strategies, and end-to-end mission readiness for space and ground systems, with leadership across multiple teams.

You will guide testing (HIL/SIL), develop SOPs, and plan in-orbit test playbooks while ensuring operational excellence during all mission phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field
• Advanced degree preferred in relevant technical area

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end spacecraft CONOPS and mission operations development across lifecycle phases
• Own spacecraft operational strategy including commanding, telemetry monitoring, and fault handling
• Coordinate across subsystems, flight software, and ground systems teams to ensure readiness and operability

Skills

Spacecraft operations

CONOPS development

Cross-functional leadership

Python

MATLAB

MBSE

Cameo

SysML

Git

Telemetry analysis

FDIR / anomaly response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Eng./Systems Eng./Electrical Eng./CS/Physics

Advanced degree in Aerospace Eng./Systems Eng./Electrical Eng./CS/Physics

Tools

Cameo

SysML

Job description

Viasat is seeking a Senior Space Mission Operations Engineer to bridge spacecraft design and mission execution. You will own CONOPS, operating strategies, and end-to-end mission readiness for space and ground systems, with leadership across multiple teams.

You will guide testing (HIL/SIL), develop SOPs, and plan in-orbit test playbooks while ensuring operational excellence during all mission phases.