Mission-Critical Space Ops Specialist

Aegis Aerospace, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Aerospace is seeking a Space Operations Specialist to monitor and operate spaceflight platforms and payloads from Houston, TX. The role supports mission planning, anomaly response, data management, and operational documentation in a STaaS framework.

The candidate should have 3+ years in aerospace operations, strong problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate with scientists, engineers, and partners. Onsite work in Webster, near Houston, is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in aerospace operations or similar technical environment.
• Experience monitoring or supporting technical systems and data analysis.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team and manage tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health and status of platforms and payloads.
• Perform nominal and contingency platform operations.
• Coordinate with NASA POIC and other partners.
• Develop and maintain operational documentation and flight rules.
• Support mission planning and anomaly response.

Skills

Aerospace operations

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or higher in engineering/CS/physics/mathematics

Tools

Linux

Python

C++

Job description

Aegis Aerospace is seeking a Space Operations Specialist to monitor and operate spaceflight platforms and payloads from Houston, TX. The role supports mission planning, anomaly response, data management, and operational documentation in a STaaS framework.

The candidate should have 3+ years in aerospace operations, strong problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate with scientists, engineers, and partners. Onsite work in Webster, near Houston, is required.