Mission Engineer

Portal Space Systems•Bothell, WA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Portal Space Systems is on a mission to expand humanity’s freedom of movement in space. We’re building the spacecraft that makes that mission possible. From our Bothell, WA headquarters, we design vehicles with the maneuverability, resilience, and adaptability needed for the next era of orbital operations. Every system we build is in service of a simple idea: space should be more accessible, responsive, and capable. Joining Portal means stepping into a team that believes in bold engineering, fast iteration, and the power of small groups to change what’s possible. If you want your work to directly shape the future of in-space mobility, join us.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience in launch vehicle or spacecraft development or operations
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Experience in development engineering or similar activities that require ownership across several portions of the product lifecycle
Experience in test, launch, or mission operations, or other similar activities requiring real-time operations support
U.S. persons, which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other protected individuals as defined by U.S. law (for ITAR eligibility)

Nice To Haves

Experience obtaining regulatory approvals from FCC, ITU, NOAA, Range, etc.
Deep familiarity with SSCMAN 91-710, SMC-S-016, and/or SMC-S-025
Direct familiarity with one or more space traffic coordination systems
Experience with 3DOF simulation tools such as STK, Copernicus, FreeFlyer
Demonstrated past ownership and successful delivery of complex systems
Willingness to obtain security clearance

Responsibilities

Plan and execute operations on console in Portal’s Mission Control Center
Develop protocols and train fellow engineers for console operations
Generate GUIs, procedures, alerts, and mission rules
Schedule ground passes, spacecraft tasks and maneuvers, and coordinate with external space traffic coordination groups
Develop automations to increase capability of a growing fleet while reducing burden on operators
Develop Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for upcoming missions
Develop and execute 3DOF (degree of freedom) simulations to identify unique mission capabilities and solutions
Track vehicle performance and perform vehicle trade studies to achieve customer needs
Identify and manage mission needs and customer requirements
Identify, plan, and close launch, regulatory, and customer deliverables
Coordinate internally with Program Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure mission success and on-time delivery
Plan detailed logistics for launch campaigns and support activities at the launch site
Other duties as assigned. We’re a startup – expect a wide range of learning & development & leadership opportunities.