Mission Operations Engineer I

SEAKR Engineering•Colorado Springs, CO

1h•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Mission Operations (MO) Engineer ensures On-Orbit satellite programs meet mission objectives by utilizing detailed knowledge of satellite systems, payloads, and operations. The Mission Operations Engineer is key in supporting the integration and test of payload missions. A successful candidate will have a broad understanding of space Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and related disciplines including electrical, software, and test in the aerospace industry. Mission Operation Engineers will work under the supervision of Systems Engineering and/or MO leads on a satellite vehicle program. In close proximity with both engineering teams and program management the MO Engineer will support or take responsibility for mission requirements management, system modelling, system simulation, operational documentation, on-orbit procedure development, planning, lab integration and formal test of payload systems at On-orbit. A successful MO Engineer should be able to lead vehicle operations and execution of mission operations procedures.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and hold a DoD Secret Clearance
Bachelors of Science in Engineering
0-3 Years in an Engineering Role
US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Mission Operations Center or Satellite Operations Center
Experience with modeling & simulation environments (eg: STK, AFSIM)
Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Ability to execute technical tasking based on current program priorities and assigned action items
Capability to Support Satellite passes in Payload Operations Center (POC)
Execution of daily standup in support of MO lead tasking
Run Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) Flat Sat and support testing
Run satellite tool kit (STK)
Contribute content to the satellite pass contact plan