Space Mission Flight Controller

MDA Space; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended healthcare

Dental and vision benefits

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Group retirement savings plans

Employee and family assistance program

Job summary

MDA Space in Houston, Texas, is seeking robotic Mission Systems & Operations Flight Controllers for their Robotics & Space Operations team. Candidates with a minimum of 5 years of space flight operations experience are preferred. The role includes supporting flight operations, managing robotics assets, and coordinating human and unmanned spaceflight missions.

This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including extended healthcare, dental and vision benefits, and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of space flight operations experience.
• Strong robotics educational background and/or interest in the field.
• Familiarity with human spaceflight safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support flight operations team and manage risk.
• Make decisions during spaceflight missions.
• Support development of missions through coordination.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

Mission control software

Telemetry systems

Job description

MDA Space in Houston, Texas, is seeking robotic Mission Systems & Operations Flight Controllers for their Robotics & Space Operations team. Candidates with a minimum of 5 years of space flight operations experience are preferred. The role includes supporting flight operations, managing robotics assets, and coordinating human and unmanned spaceflight missions.

This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including extended healthcare, dental and vision benefits, and retirement savings plans.