Mission Operations Lead - Real-Time Spacecraft Control

Millennium Space Systems, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Mission Operations Manager to lead the Mission Operations team, reporting to the Director of Mission Operations Engineering, and to guide architecture development, proposals, and execution across the program portfolio.

You will oversee a cross-functional team responsible for spacecraft operations and real-time control, aligning resources, schedules, and technical excellence to meet customer requirements and company goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a leadership role (team leader, project lead, or equivalent).
• At least 5 years direct experience in spacecraft mission operations and/or real-time satellite control.
• Minimum 2 years formal leadership experience managing real-time operators, shift schedulers, and/or cross-functional mission teams.
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance; Final Post-Start Top Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• People (25%): Lead interviews, mentor and motivate the team, conduct performance reviews, plan team development, ensure resources, foster inclusivity.
• Programmatic (25%): Define scope of work, staff programs appropriately, allocate staff across programs, monitor progress and performance.
• Technical (50%): Collaborate with Ground Software, System Engineering and Program Management to design, implement, and test ground segments; improve workflows and document best practices; drive knowledge and techniques advancement.

Skills

Leadership

Spacecraft operations

Real-time control

Security clearance eligibility

USSF experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related STEM

Master's degree or PhD in engineering or related STEM or Engineering Management

Job description

Millennium Space Systems, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Mission Operations Manager to lead the Mission Operations team, reporting to the Director of Mission Operations Engineering, and to guide architecture development, proposals, and execution across the program portfolio.

You will oversee a cross-functional team responsible for spacecraft operations and real-time control, aligning resources, schedules, and technical excellence to meet customer requirements and company goals.