Satellite Mission Operations Engineer — Automation

Umbra; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Stock Options

Free Parking

Free lunch daily in office

Job summary

A leading space technology company is seeking a Mission Operations Vehicle Engineer to join their Mission Operations team. This role focuses on monitoring and maintaining the health of a constellation of satellites, requiring skills in scripting, data analysis, and spacecraft subsystems. The position offers a flexible schedule and may involve off-hours shifts. Ideal candidates will have a relevant STEM bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering. This exciting opportunity promotes advancement in U.S. space leadership.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering or satellite mission operations.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems: ADCS, power, comms, thermal.
• Willing to support on-call shift assignments near launches.

Responsibilities

• Support daily spacecraft operations, including planning and monitoring.
• Participate in on-call rotations to monitor satellite health.
• Analyze satellite telemetry and generate state-of-health reports.

Skills

Spacecraft systems engineering

Scripting (MATLAB or Python)

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field

Tools

STK

GMAT

Free Flyer

Git

Job description

A leading space technology company is seeking a Mission Operations Vehicle Engineer to join their Mission Operations team. This role focuses on monitoring and maintaining the health of a constellation of satellites, requiring skills in scripting, data analysis, and spacecraft subsystems. The position offers a flexible schedule and may involve off-hours shifts. Ideal candidates will have a relevant STEM bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering. This exciting opportunity promotes advancement in U.S. space leadership.