Mission Operations Integrator

Barrios Technology; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology in Houston, TX, seeks a Mission Operations Integrator to design and oversee mission operations for new commercial spaceflight programs. You will develop procedures, flight rules, timelines, and training materials while supporting readiness through simulations and anomaly response.

Real-time operations, system health monitoring, and decisive action are key parts of the role. Requirements include a BS in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics with 5 years in spaceflight

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics plus five years of spaceflight operations experience.
• Experience in flight operations or mission control.
• Flight controller and/or instructor certifications are desirable.
• Strong problem-solving abilities in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• Experience developing, validating, and executing procedures, timelines, flight rules, and training materials.
• Ability to collaborate with customers and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; leadership and teamwork skills.
• Shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
• Able to pass security clearances and a flight controller physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Establish the mission operations architecture for new programs with customer stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and execute operational products such as procedures, timelines, flight rules, and training materials.
• Support mission readiness through simulations, testing, and anomaly response activities.
• Perform real-time operations; monitor status, control systems from mission control, report anomalies, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor real-time system health and performance; operate spacecraft systems from mission room.
• Apply technical knowledge to make quick, informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Skills

Flight operations experience

Leadership & teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Customer & stakeholder collaboration

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

BS degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Job description

Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services nationwide. Barrios fosters a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance.
Exciting opportunities and partnerships molding the future of space exploration have led to the need for Mission Operations Integrators at Barrios Technology. Working alongside our commercial spaceflight partners, our team is positioned to contribute to the future of space exploration. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play in a role in various commercial space endeavors with our partners that include NASA, Intuitive Machines, Axiom Space, Lockheed Martin, and others.
The Mission Operations Integrator will

• Establish the mission operations architecture for new commercial spaceflight programs in collaboration with customer stakeholders, leveraging spaceflight operations experience in the dynamic commercial environment.
• Develop, maintain, and execute operational products including procedures, flight rules, mission timelines, console handbooks, and training materials.
• Support mission readiness through participation in simulations, testing, and anomaly response activities.
• Perform real-time operations; monitoring real-time status and performance of systems; control system operations from mission control; report status and anomalies; and determine mission impacts and implement corrective actions from malfunctions.
• Perform real-time mission operations, monitor system health and performance, operate spacecraft systems from mission room, report status and anomalies, and implement corrective actions as required.
• Apply technical knowledge and operations concepts to exercise effective decision making and initiative in a real-time and fast-paced operational environment.
• Perform all other assigned duties

Required Education/Experience/Skills

• BS degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics from an accredited school, plus five (5) years of spaceflight operations experience.
• Experience in flight operations or mission control.
• Applied progress through flight controller and/or instructor certifications.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Experience developing, validating, and executing operational products such as procedures, mission timelines, flight rules, or training materials.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with customers and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, leadership, teamwork, technical, and administrative skills
• Shift work (nights, weekends, and holidays) is required
• Candidate may be required to pass a standard flight controller physical examination and pass security clearances
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Preferences

• Master of Science degree
• Previous experience in flight control or crew training.
• Certification as FCR or Instructor.
• Experience developing operational documentation (Flight Rules, Procedures, etc.).
• Experience with requirement development, decomposition, documentation, and review.
• Experience with spaceflight anomaly remediation process.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).

Essential Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally, an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.
Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.