Senior Spacecraft Mission Ops Engineer - Equity

Nguyening Strategies Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Nguyening Strategies Group is seeking a Senior Mission Operations Engineer in Los Angeles to own day-to-day spacecraft operations, write procedures, and drive automation for a growing fleet. You’ll lead real-time shifts, coordinate ground passes, and mentor junior operators while contributing to mission readiness and design improvements.

You’ll work with OpenC3 COSMOS and L3Harris InControl, apply strong programming skills, and collaborate across engineering teams to ensure robust CONOPS and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
• 5+ years of experience in satellite mission operations or a related field.
• Solid understanding of spacecraft systems and subsystem interactions.
• Experience working on-orbit anomalies to root cause.
• Proficiency with mission control software (OpenC3 COSMOS, L3Harris InControl, or similar).
• Strong programming and scripting skills (Python, C++ preferred).
• Familiarity with Linux environments and command-line tools.
• Experience with DevOps tools and practices (Git, Docker, CI/CD).
• Familiarity with RF systems, ground station operations, or link budgets.
• Experience developing operational requirements or CONOPS documentation.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment and composure in real-time, high-pressure operational environments.
• LEOP or commissioning experience on a flown mission is a plus.
• Experience operating multi-satellite constellations or fleets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts for real-time operations, including telemetry monitoring, command decisions, and anomaly response
• Lead on-orbit anomaly investigations to root cause, and document findings and lessons learned to improve fleet reliability
• Perform long-term telemetry trending and performance analysis to detect subsystem degradation, refine alarm limits, and inform operational and design decisions
• Plan and lead spacecraft maneuvers, station-keeping, and orbital adjustments
• Lead LEOP, bus and payload commissioning, and orbit-raising campaigns for new satellites
• Develop, validate, and maintain operational procedures, flight rules, and command sequences
• Build automation for telemetry monitoring and alerting, pass scheduling, routine commanding, and anomaly detection and response
• Collaborate with spacecraft engineering teams to define CONOPS, fault management, and onboard FDIR responses
• Plan and lead operational readiness activities, including simulations and dress rehearsals
• Mentor and train operations engineers
• Participate in 24/7 rotating shift work to meet mission needs

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Anomaly investigation

Maneuver planning

Real-time operations

Python

C++

Linux

Git & Docker

CI/CD

RF systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

OpenC3 COSMOS

L3Harris InControl

Git

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Nguyening Strategies Group is seeking a Senior Mission Operations Engineer in Los Angeles to own day-to-day spacecraft operations, write procedures, and drive automation for a growing fleet. You’ll lead real-time shifts, coordinate ground passes, and mentor junior operators while contributing to mission readiness and design improvements.

You’ll work with OpenC3 COSMOS and L3Harris InControl, apply strong programming skills, and collaborate across engineering teams to ensure robust CONOPS and