Mission Engineer: In-Space Operations & Design

Portal Space Systems; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Portal Space Systems in Bothell, WA is seeking a Mission Engineer reporting to the Chief Product Officer. This multi-disciplinary role shapes mission design, planning, and operations, with early focus on mission operations and opportunities for upstream work in design, simulations, and engagement with launch and regulatory stakeholders.

You will work across Mission Operations, Design, and Management to ensure successful missions, develop CONOPS, 3DOF simulations, and coordinate with internal

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of launch vehicle or spacecraft development or operations.
• Experience in development engineering with ownership across several portions of the product lifecycle.
• Experience in test, launch, or mission operations requiring real-time operations support.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute operations in Portal’s Mission Control Center.
• Develop CONOPS and 3DOF simulations to identify mission capabilities.
• Track vehicle performance and conduct mission and vehicle trade studies.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure mission success and on-time delivery.

Skills

System engineering

Real-time operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

STK

Copernicus

FreeFlyer

Job description

Portal Space Systems in Bothell, WA is seeking a Mission Engineer reporting to the Chief Product Officer. This multi-disciplinary role shapes mission design, planning, and operations, with early focus on mission operations and opportunities for upstream work in design, simulations, and engagement with launch and regulatory stakeholders.

You will work across Mission Operations, Design, and Management to ensure successful missions, develop CONOPS, 3DOF simulations, and coordinate with internal