Mission Operations Ground Systems Lead

University of California; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Ground Software & Systems Manager – Mission Operations (0346U) at the Space Sciences Laboratory. The role leads a team managing the mission operations system and interfaces with NASA and ground providers.

The position requires expert-level knowledge of space-ground systems, software development, and cross-group collaboration to ensure bleeding-edge technology and successful science missions.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Expertise in space-ground systems and encryption.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating with partners (NASA/government).

Responsibilities

• Maintain hardware and software connecting the Mission Operations Center to ground networks.
• Oversee ground station facility hardware/software and two-way encryption with space assets.
• Design, develop, and evaluate software and supporting hardware for mission-wide impact.

Skills

Full stack software

Space asset encryption

Ground systems network

Leadership

Education

Advanced degree in related area

Post-graduate coursework (Preferred)

Tools

Docker

Virtual Machines

Cloud vs. on-prem

Failover scenarios

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Ground Software & Systems Manager – Mission Operations (0346U) at the Space Sciences Laboratory. The role leads a team managing the mission operations system and interfaces with NASA and ground providers.

The position requires expert-level knowledge of space-ground systems, software development, and cross-group collaboration to ensure bleeding-edge technology and successful science missions.