Mission Operations Engineer

Varda Space Industries•El Segundo, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Mission Operations team are experienced spacecraft operator. They are exceptional communicators, adept leaders, and a jack-of-all trades capable of applying cross-discipline engineering to bespoke solutions. An ideal candidate is someone passionate to work in a startup environment where you will have the opportunity to fully own on-orbit operations, and mold a unique new mission framework for operations in space.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Science.
2+ years of experience in a real time operations role on a complex and high consequence operation.
1+ years of experience developing software tools in Python, JavaScript, and/or HTML.
Familiarity with Avionics, GNC, Software, and Thermal design practices for spacecraft.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience with spacecraft systems.
Previous operator experience in a leadership role.
Previous in-orbit spacecraft operations experience.
Previous experience with Git and Atlassian products.
Familiarity with ground stations networks.

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, execute, and lead Varda's on-orbit missions.
Own the full ops development cycle for mission-unique payloads, from the creation of mission profiles through execution.
Work with teams across the company to continuously improve upon mission operations and ensure mission success.
Automate and eliminate operational burden by building webtools.
Scale up Varda's operational capabilities to support a growing flight cadence.

Benefits

Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
$120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents
Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up
401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)
$20/pay period cell phone reimbursement
Relocation support for new hires, if needed
Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly
Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations
Complimentary EV charging