Spacecraft Mission Operator - Live Ops & Anomaly Response

CesiumAstro; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision benefits

HSA, FSA, life, disability

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Mission Operator to monitor and support safe spacecraft operations across mission execution. You will perform command and control activities, monitor health and status, execute procedures, and respond to off-nominal conditions under guidance from senior operators and leadership.

In a fast-paced, cross-functional team, you will collaborate with mission operations, flight software, systems and spacecraft engineering, and ground systems to enable routine operations, anomaly

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of spacecraft operations, subsystems, orbital mechanics, and mission operations principles.
• Knowledge of telemetry, tracking, command, and spacecraft communications concepts.
• Familiarity with mission planning, procedures, and anomaly response processes.
• Ability to interpret technical procedures, telemetry data, and operational documentation.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and situational awareness.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, mission-critical operations environment.
• Experience with mission control software and related tools.
• Familiarity with ground control systems supporting spacecraft and mission operations.
• Experience with TT&C systems.
• Experience with mission planning and spacecraft operations software.
• Proficiency with Linux/UNIX preferred.
• Experience with Confluence, SharePoint, Jira.

Responsibilities

• Monitor spacecraft health, telemetry, and subsystem performance during routine and contingency operations.
• Execute spacecraft command sequences and procedures per approved mission plans.
• Monitor spacecraft communications and telemetry to ensure safe vehicle operations.
• Support launch, early orbit, commissioning, and end-of-life activities as assigned.
• Document operational activities and mission events per procedures.
• Identify, document, and elevate anomalies or operational concerns.
• Assist in executing contingency procedures and recovery activities.
• Support anomaly investigations by collecting data and documenting events.
• Coordinate with engineering and mission ops teams during troubleshooting.
• Participate in mission simulations, rehearsals, and readiness exercises.
• Support mission planning by reviewing timelines and command products.
• Verify products, sequences, and procedures prior to execution.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure mission readiness.
• Maintain accurate operation logs and reports.
• Support ongoing improvements of procedures and processes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Spacecraft operations

Telemetry & TT&C

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Situational awareness

Operational documentation

Tools

Confluence

SharePoint

Jira

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Mission Operator to monitor and support safe spacecraft operations across mission execution. You will perform command and control activities, monitor health and status, execute procedures, and respond to off-nominal conditions under guidance from senior operators and leadership.

In a fast-paced, cross-functional team, you will collaborate with mission operations, flight software, systems and spacecraft engineering, and ground systems to enable routine operations, anomaly