Senior Mission Operations Lead - Spacecraft Real-Time Ops

Turion Space; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in company

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Opportunities for professional development

Team building activities

Job summary

Turion Space is looking for a Senior Mission Operations Engineer to oversee mission operations throughout the spacecraft lifecycle. The ideal candidate will manage integrations between engineering and operations teams, ensuring all operational constraints and procedures are met. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent experience, along with cross-disciplinary communication skills and at least 3 years of experience in mission operations. This position offers a salary range of $140,000 to $190,000, along with benefits such as equity, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in mission operations or related aerospace roles.
• Deep understanding of mission operations concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and solve complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational integration across spacecraft lifecycle.
• Support tactical operational execution with minimal oversight.
• Mentor Mission Operations Engineers and provide technical development.

Skills

Mission operations expertise

Cross-disciplinary communication

Technical problem-solving

Operational leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field

3+ years of aerospace operations experience

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Turion Space is looking for a Senior Mission Operations Engineer to oversee mission operations throughout the spacecraft lifecycle. The ideal candidate will manage integrations between engineering and operations teams, ensuring all operational constraints and procedures are met. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent experience, along with cross-disciplinary communication skills and at least 3 years of experience in mission operations. This position offers a salary range of $140,000 to $190,000, along with benefits such as equity, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.