Mission Operations Engineer — Equity & Space Impact

Telemetry Today LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare

PTO starting at 15 days

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Lunch provided

Office Playa Vista

Community events

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. seeks a Mission Operations Engineer to own all aspects of operating our satellites, from mission planning to fault protection and anomaly response.

You will work with internal teams and customers to adapt our product approach to each mission’s needs, while shaping processes and spacecraft designs. Located in Playa Vista, this role requires deep technical knowledge of spacecraft systems, operations software, and strong performance under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 3+ years of mission operations experience including planning, commissioning, and anomaly resolution
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or Rust
• Experience with telemetry data analysis and mission operations software
• Knowledge of satellite subsystems and spacecraft operations software (e.g., STK, GMAT)

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and execute mission plans and operations products for flight vehicles
• Own the roadmap, processes, and operations products for one satellite bus line
• Lead spacecraft commissioning during launch and early operations
• Operate and monitor satellites in real time, including anomaly detection and recovery
• Drive fault protection strategies and automation for onboard and ground systems
• Analyze telemetry and mission data to assess health and performance
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve anomalies and improve reliability
• Standardize mission operations practices across programs
• Mentor junior engineers

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Telemetry data analysis

Mission operations software

Satellite subsystems

Anomaly resolution

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

STK

GMAT

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. seeks a Mission Operations Engineer to own all aspects of operating our satellites, from mission planning to fault protection and anomaly response.

You will work with internal teams and customers to adapt our product approach to each mission’s needs, while shaping processes and spacecraft designs. Located in Playa Vista, this role requires deep technical knowledge of spacecraft systems, operations software, and strong performance under pressure.