Onsite Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer II

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About the role

  • Mission Operations Engineer II supporting Elytra operations for Firefly Aerospace. Leading spacecraft operations with a focus on long-duration mission management and real-time execution.

Responsibilities

  • Derive and maintain operational requirements for Elytra missions and author portions of Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
  • Lead integration and validation of specific ground segment tools, data pipelines, and remote interfaces required for sustained orbital operations
  • Plan and execute Ground Readiness Tests (GRTs) and end-to-end mission simulations for assigned subsystems or mission capabilities
  • Own the operational framework for one or more spacecraft subsystems, authoring mission-critical procedures and automation scripts
  • Lead cross-functional Working Groups with subsystem engineers to mature procedures across commissioning, routine operations, maneuvers, and contingency scenarios
  • Define operational capabilities and develop internal tools to improve efficiency, reliability, and situational awareness for long-duration missions
  • Design subsystem-focused "Day-in-the-Life" (DITL) simulation scenarios that stress long-term operational behaviors and fault responses
  • Staff critical console roles during commissioning, maneuvers, and anomaly resolution events
  • Lead real-time operations for assigned subsystems, providing clear technical status to mission leadership

Requirements

  • 2+ years in spacecraft operations, systems engineering, or flight/ground software
  • On-console support for at least one live mission (LEO, GEO, or deep space)
  • Demonstrated ability to author flight procedures, telemetry displays, and automation scripts
  • Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in at least one spacecraft subsystem
  • Proficient in Python for automation, data processing, and tool development
  • Disciplined troubleshooting approach; ability to drive alignment across engineering teams and communicate clearly during time-critical operations
  • Desired experience supporting long-duration or operationally complex spacecraft
  • Prior involvement in ground system tool development or mission operations architecture
  • Active or previously held U.S. Government security clearance (Secret or higher)

Benefits

  • generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
  • parental leave
  • educational reimbursement
  • short term disability
  • flexible PTO options

Job title

Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer II

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Salary

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Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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