Space Launch Mission Operations Lead

Leapspace; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity Program

Retirement planning (401k)

Growth opportunities

Flexible Time Off

Remote Work Flexibility

Health benefits

Insurance coverage

Job summary

LEAP is seeking a Mission Operations Specialist to plan, coordinate, and execute launch campaigns and mission operations from concept through post‑flight review. You will work with engineering, manufacturing, test operations, propulsion, avionics, logistics, and leadership to ensure readiness and timely execution.

The role requires coordinating timelines, procedures, and documentation, plus supporting FAA licensing and regulatory activities. Travel to sites will be required to support missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience supporting aerospace, launch operations, mission operations, flight test, defense, or other complex technical programs.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and multidisciplinary technical integration.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams in fast-paced environments.
• Experience developing operational procedures, mission plans, technical documentation, or test plans.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute launch campaigns, integrated vehicle testing, and mission operations from concept through post-flight review.
• Develop mission timelines, operational procedures, launch checklists, and readiness documentation.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution between engineering, manufacturing, test operations, propulsion, avionics, logistics, and leadership teams.
• Support mission rehearsals, integrated systems testing, countdown operations, launch execution, and recovery activities.
• Monitor mission readiness, identify schedule or technical risks, and drive timely mitigation strategies.
• Maintain configuration control of operational documentation and mission procedures.
• Coordinate operational resources, facilities, equipment, and personnel to support successful mission execution.
• Support customer mission planning meetings and operational reviews.
• Provide support for FAA licensing activities, Range regulatory requirements, and associated launch regulatory coordination.
• Lead post-flight reviews, anomaly tracking, corrective actions, and lessons learned activities.
• Travel to test and launch sites to support mission execution as required.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Cross-functional coordination

Systems engineering

Project planning

Communication

Travel ability

Documentation

Scheduling

Jira/Confluence

US work authorization

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Job description

LEAP is seeking a Mission Operations Specialist to plan, coordinate, and execute launch campaigns and mission operations from concept through post‑flight review. You will work with engineering, manufacturing, test operations, propulsion, avionics, logistics, and leadership to ensure readiness and timely execution.

The role requires coordinating timelines, procedures, and documentation, plus supporting FAA licensing and regulatory activities. Travel to sites will be required to support missions.