Senior Mission Ops Engineer, Ground Segment Lead

Vast Space LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Company equity

Job summary

Vast Space LLC invites applications for a Senior Mission Operations Engineer in Long Beach, California. This full-time position will drive the operations of upcoming missions, supporting both crewed and uncrewed spacecraft. Ideal candidates will excel in critical problem-solving and possess strong technical expertise with a focus on safety and mission success.

Join us to contribute to pioneering developments in the commercial space sector and collaborate with top professionals dedicated to advancing human presence in space.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the operation of complex systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with engineers.
• Ability to disseminate critical engineering & technical information.

Responsibilities

• Take extreme ownership of large impact initiatives.
• Provide technical and operational leadership for pre-flight testing.
• Assist with leading operations of crewed and uncrewed missions.

Skills

Critical thinking in high stress

Technical leadership

Strong verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, software engineering or other engineering discipline

Tools

Matlab

Python/Octave

Command line and scripting languages

Job description

Vast Space LLC invites applications for a Senior Mission Operations Engineer in Long Beach, California. This full-time position will drive the operations of upcoming missions, supporting both crewed and uncrewed spacecraft. Ideal candidates will excel in critical problem-solving and possess strong technical expertise with a focus on safety and mission success.

Join us to contribute to pioneering developments in the commercial space sector and collaborate with top professionals dedicated to advancing human presence in space.