Mission Operations Engineer, Colorado Springs - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 146,000 - 260,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing company, is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer in Colorado Springs to lead on-orbit operations and mission design. You will define operation concepts, build ground segment capabilities, and drive autonomous fault management, ensuring readiness across the mission lifecycle.

The role requires experience in real-time satellite command and control, spacecraft subsystems, and MS/PhD preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a relevant engineering field is required.
Experience with real-time satellite command and control and spacecraft operations.
Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
Background in space systems engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead mission life-cycle activities from proposal to on-orbit operations.
Define ground and mission operations requirements and concepts of operations.
Design the ground segment and verify with simulator tests.
Oversee fault detection, autonomy, and autonomous spacecraft behavior.
Lead multi-disciplinary teams during launch and early operations.

Skills

Real-time satellite C2

Satellite subsystems knowledge

CONOPS design

Autonomy and fault management

Programming: Python/MATLAB/C/C++/Java

Orbital dynamics

Education

Bachelor's degree

MS in Aerospace/Electrical/Software/Computer/Mechanical Eng

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Java

Job description

Mission Operations Engineer, Colorado Springs - Millennium Space Systems Company

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

Job Summary

As a Mission Operations Engineer, you will be the lead technical authority for Millennium’s on-orbit spacecraft. Your work will encompass the entire spacecraft mission life cycle, from the proposal phase to spacecraft and mission design, through space vehicle integration and test, and culminating with launch and on-orbit operations. You will be responsible for all facets of the mission design, including definition of operational concepts, development of on-orbit procedures, and innovation of advanced methods of spacecraft operation unique to each space mission. Mission Operations requires composure in high-pressure situations, in-depth knowledge of both the space vehicles and ground segment, and an ability to respond to anomalous scenarios in real-time. You will be directly responsible for Millennium’s critical on-orbit assets.

Position Responsibilities

Support every aspect of the mission lifecycle, from proposal/mission modeling, design, integration and test, space vehicle shipment, launch and on-orbit operations, to decommissioning
Define ground and mission operations requirements, and flow mission requirements back to the space vehicle
Define mission concept of operation and design reference missions
Design the ground segment, including command and control, mission planning, mission data processing, and the associated infrastructure to support all activities
Implement and test space vehicle fault and autonomy, including fault detection and response, autonomous space vehicle behavior, and on-board command and control
Develop and implement methods of operational automation, to reduce day-to-day operator responsibilities
Create and execute space vehicle simulator tests to validate mission/fault/autonomy design
Create and execute in-factory flight vehicle tests to validate mission design compatibility with flight hardware
Conduct critical ground segment testing, including radio-frequency compatibility testing, remote ground facility interface testing, and acceptance testing of critical ground assets/locations
Design and validate the mission “sequence of events” for bus commissioning, payload checkout/calibration, and mission operations
Plan and lead formal Mission Rehearsal events to train the mission team and to validate the mission design
Lead a team of spacecraft and subsystem engineers during launch and early orbit activities to commission the space vehicle(s) for service
Perform duties of lead technical authority during mission operations for both the space and ground segments
Focal for customer and internal leadership during critical mission activities
Provide oversight of nominal on-orbit operations for Millennium’s entire fleet of on-orbit spacecraft
Other duties as assigned

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

Bachelors Degree
Experience with real-time satellite command and control
Working knowledge of satellite subsystems, ground systems, space missions, and CONOPS design
Active TS/SCI Clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

M.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Experience delivering operational products to customer environments
Experience in leading multidisciplinary technical teams, especially to resolve anomalous scenarios
Experience with external customer briefing/interfacing
Deep knowledge of satellite systems engineering, including all satellite subsystems Guidance, Navigation, and Control; Electrical Power; Thermal Control; Telemetry, Tracking, and Command; Propulsion; etc.
Experience with Spacecraft Command & Control software systems
Experience with iterative and agile processes
Knowledge of orbital dynamics, maneuver planning, and orbit determination techniques
Experience designing fault detection and response, as well as designing space vehicle autonomy
Familiarity with software and scripting tools such as MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Java, etc.
High level of organization, self-motivation, and an ability to manage many projects in parallel

Shift

This role will be on 1st

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Total Rewards

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.