On‑Orbit Mission Ops Engineer (Python)

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

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Job summary

Varda Space Industries, Inc. in El Segundo, CA, is hiring for Mission Operations to own on-orbit missions and develop operations frameworks for space assets. The role blends real-time operations, software tool development in Python/JS/HTML, and cross‑team collaboration to scale a growing flight cadence.

Candidates should have a bachelor's in an engineering field and 2+ years in real-time ops; preferred experience with spacecraft systems and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Science.
• 2+ years of experience in a real time operations role on a complex and high consequence operation.
• 1+ years of experience developing software tools in Python, JavaScript, and/or HTML.
• Familiarity with Avionics, GNC, Software, and Thermal design practices for spacecraft.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, execute, and lead Varda's on-orbit missions.
• Own the full ops development cycle for mission-unique payloads, from the creation of mission profiles through execution.
• Work with teams across the company to continuously improve upon mission operations and ensure mission success.
• Automate and eliminate operational burden by building webtools.
• Scale up Varda's operational capabilities to support a growing flight cadence.

Job description

Varda Space Industries, Inc. in El Segundo, CA, is hiring for Mission Operations to own on-orbit missions and develop operations frameworks for space assets. The role blends real-time operations, software tool development in Python/JS/HTML, and cross‑team collaboration to scale a growing flight cadence.

Candidates should have a bachelor's in an engineering field and 2+ years in real-time ops; preferred experience with spacecraft systems and leadership.