Mission Operations Engineer I — On-Orbit Satellite Ops

SEAKR Engineering; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Year-end bonus

Paid leave

Job summary

SEAKR Engineering in Colorado Springs seeks a Mission Operations Engineer to ensure On-Orbit satellite programs meet objectives by applying knowledge of satellite systems, payloads and operations.

The role supports integration and testing of payload missions, with exposure to CONOPS, electrical, software and test disciplines in aerospace. DoD clearance is valued and a strong background in operations is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance and hold it.
• Minimum: Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• 0-3 years in an engineering role.
• Experience in a Mission Operations Center or Satellite Operations Center is desirable.
• Experience with modeling & simulation environments (e.g., STK, AFSIM) is desirable.
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Execute technical tasks based on program priorities and action items.
• Support satellite passes in Payload Operations Center (POC).
• Lead daily standup in support of MO lead tasking.
• Run Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) and support testing.
• Contribute to the satellite pass contact plan.

Skills

DoD Clearance

Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

STK

AFSIM

Job description

SEAKR Engineering in Colorado Springs seeks a Mission Operations Engineer to ensure On-Orbit satellite programs meet objectives by applying knowledge of satellite systems, payloads and operations.

The role supports integration and testing of payload missions, with exposure to CONOPS, electrical, software and test disciplines in aerospace. DoD clearance is valued and a strong background in operations is required.