On‑Orbit Mission Operations Lead

Millennium Space Systems, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing company, seeks a Mission Operations Engineer to lead on-orbit spacecraft operations from proposal through launch and deployment. You will define operational concepts, develop on-orbit procedures, and drive autonomous space vehicle behavior while maintaining composure under pressure.

The role requires real-time satellite command and control experience, strong knowledge of subsystems, and a U.S. Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field required.
• Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance required (or in past 24 months active).
• Experience with real-time satellite command and control and with CONOPS design.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical authority for Millennium’s on-orbit spacecraft across mission life cycle.
• Define ground and mission operations requirements and flow back to space vehicle.
• Design the ground segment including C2, planning and data processing.

Skills

Real-time command & control

Ground systems

CONOPS design

Subsystems knowledge

Autonomous operation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

MS in Aerospace / Electrical / Software (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Java

Job description

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing company, seeks a Mission Operations Engineer to lead on-orbit spacecraft operations from proposal through launch and deployment. You will define operational concepts, develop on-orbit procedures, and drive autonomous space vehicle behavior while maintaining composure under pressure.

The role requires real-time satellite command and control experience, strong knowledge of subsystems, and a U.S. Top Secret clearance.