On-Orbit Mission Operations Engineer

Vardaspace; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO policy

100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match

Substantial incentive equity

Free daily lunches

Dog-friendly office space

Job summary

Vardaspace in El Segundo, California is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer to lead on-orbit missions and own the operational framework for spacecraft operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and experience in real-time operations and software development.

This role offers a competitive salary, innovative work environment, and valuable equity incentives. You will work alongside a team of experts passionate about advancing the future of space exploration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a real time operations role on a complex operation.
• 1+ years of experience developing software tools in Python, JavaScript, and/or HTML.
• Familiarity with spacecraft systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, execute, and lead Varda's on-orbit missions.
• Own the full ops development cycle for mission-unique payloads.
• Work with teams to continuously improve upon mission operations.
• Automate operational burdens by building webtools.
• Scale up operational capabilities to support a growing flight cadence.

Skills

Real time operations

Software development in Python

Software development in JavaScript

Software development in HTML

Cross-discipline engineering

Leadership

Familiarity with Avionics

Familiarity with GNC

Familiarity with Thermal design practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

Git

Atlassian products

Job description

Vardaspace in El Segundo, California is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer to lead on-orbit missions and own the operational framework for spacecraft operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and experience in real-time operations and software development.

This role offers a competitive salary, innovative work environment, and valuable equity incentives. You will work alongside a team of experts passionate about advancing the future of space exploration.