Mission Operations Leader: Space Systems & Ground Ops

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing company, is seeking a Mission Operations Manager to lead the mission operations team, report to the Director of Mission Operations Engineering, and guide architecture development, proposals, and execution across programs.

You will coordinate with Ground Software, System Engineering, and Program Management to design, implement, and test ground segments, while ensuring resource allocation and performance goals.

Qualifications

• 1 year in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large cross-functional PM), or completion of Boeing 'Exploring Leadership'.
• 5+ years of direct experience in spacecraft mission operations and/or real-time satellite control.
• 2+ years of formal leadership experience managing real-time operators or cross-functional mission teams.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Final post-start Top Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mission Operations team and coordinate with engineering and program management.
• Define scope, staff programs, and track performance against goals.
• Collaborate with Ground Software, System Engineering, and PM to design, implement, and test ground segments.
• Improve processes, automate repetitive tasks, and document best practices for ground architectures.
• Develop and communicate engineering and mission operations best practices; pursue new industry knowledge.

Skills

Leadership experience

Spacecraft mission operations

Real-time satellite control

Clearance eligibility

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, a Boeing company, is seeking a Mission Operations Manager to lead the mission operations team, report to the Director of Mission Operations Engineering, and guide architecture development, proposals, and execution across programs.

You will coordinate with Ground Software, System Engineering, and Program Management to design, implement, and test ground segments, while ensuring resource allocation and performance goals.