Spaceflight Mission Operations Integrator — Mission Control Lead

Barrios; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology is seeking a Mission Operations Integrator in Houston to design and implement mission operations architecture for new spaceflight programs. You will collaborate with customers to develop procedures, timelines, and training materials, and you will support readiness through simulations and anomaly handling.

The role requires a BS degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics with five years of spaceflight operations experience, and the ability to work in shifts including

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics plus five (5) years of spaceflight operations experience.
• Experience in flight operations or mission control.
• Applied progress through flight controller and/or instructor certifications.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Experience developing, validating, and executing operational products such as procedures, mission timelines, flight rules, or training materials.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with customers and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, leadership, teamwork, technical, and administrative skills.
• Shift work (nights, weekends, and holidays) is required.
• Candidate may be required to pass a standard flight controller physical examination and pass security clearances.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Establish the mission operations architecture for new commercial spaceflight programs in collaboration with customer stakeholders, leveraging spaceflight operations experience in the dynamic commercial environment.
• Develop, maintain, and execute operational products including procedures, flight rules, mission timelines, console handbooks, and training materials.
• Support mission readiness through participation in simulations, testing, and anomaly response activities.
• Perform real-time operations; monitoring real-time status and performance of systems; control system operations from mission control; report status and anomalies; and determine mission impacts and implement corrective actions from malfunctions.
• Perform real-time mission operations, monitor system health and performance, operate spacecraft systems from mission room, report status and anomalies, and implement corrective actions as required.
• Apply technical knowledge and operations concepts to exercise effective decision making and initiative in a real-time and fast-paced operational environment.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Skills

Spaceflight operations

Flight controller

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Adaptability

Shift work

Education

BS in Engineering, Physics or Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Barrios Technology is seeking a Mission Operations Integrator in Houston to design and implement mission operations architecture for new spaceflight programs. You will collaborate with customers to develop procedures, timelines, and training materials, and you will support readiness through simulations and anomaly handling.

The role requires a BS degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics with five years of spaceflight operations experience, and the ability to work in shifts including