Mission Operations Specialist - Ground System

SCEYE INC•Moriarty, NM

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Sceye is seeking a full-time Mission Operations Specialist – Ground Systems to support the development, operation, and sustainment of mission critical ground systems that enable safe and reliable High Altitude Platform System (HAPS) operations. This role is designed to support the Mission Operations Team by providing hands on operational support across ground system setup, testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting. The position blends aviation operations, technical systems work, and mission execution, ideal for someone with an aviation background who enjoys working closely with operational flight systems and live missions. The Mission Operations Specialist – Ground Systems will be multi functional across Mission Operations, with a primary depth in ground systems and a secondary ability to support mission planning, live mission operations, test execution, and post mission analysis.

Requirements

Willingness to be multi-functional across Mission Operations
Familiarity with Linux-based operating systems and command-line environments
Hands-on experience with operational systems (ground systems, avionics, IT systems, etc.)
Basic scripting skills/experience (Python preferred) or demonstrated ability to learn very quickly
Strong troubleshooting mindset/skills and ability to follow technical procedures
Demonstrated success planning, executing, and closing out integrated ground operations
Positive, adaptable, and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving across multi-disciplinary teams
Comfortable working in fast-paced and austere environments where safety, discipline, and attention to detail matter
Strong desire to learn from System SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) across vehicle design, software, power systems, and RF (radio frequency) links
Ability to distill complex technical discussions into clear, actionable tasks for the Mission Operations team
Experience with or a high aptitude for learning Google Earth and Team Awareness Kit
Willingness to take ownership and drive continuous improvements
Strong troubleshooting and analytical mindset
Detail-oriented with exceptional documentation habits
Adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn new technologies
Collaborative and comfortable working across disciplines
Curious and driven to innovate
Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities concurrently
Clear, effective communication across cross-functional and multi-functional teams
Proactive problem-solver

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in aerospace or physical science
Exposure to RF systems or Software-Defined Radios (SDR)
Experience supporting ground/flight testing and operations
Hands-on experience with HAPS, UAVs, or large-scale flight operations
Experience working with telemetry, ground control systems, or real-time data monitoring
Prior military, UAV, or flight test operations background

Responsibilities

Support setup, configuration, and sustainment of ground systems used for flight testing and live missions
Assist in operating ground systems and Operator consoles during live missions, including monitoring telemetry, systems health and behavior, and data preservation/integrity
Identify, document, and assist with troubleshooting anomalies during testing and live mission operations
Support ground systems readiness checks before flight tests and live missions
Execute test procedures for ground systems hardware and software
Assist with scripted or semi-automated test activities and data analysis
Help validate new User Interface features, configurations, and/or system changes prior to operational use
Assist with testing documentation to include anomaly identification, root cause, resolution, and lessons learned for Engineering and Operations teams
Run and maintain existing Python or shell scripts used for testing, monitoring, and/or data processing
Author/modify simple scripts under guidance to support test execution and/or operational workflows
Assist with data extraction, review, and post-processing
Help identify repetitive operational tasks that may benefit from automation
Perform basic systems administration tasks on Linux-based ground systems
Assist with networking setup and verification for distributed ground systems
Help ensure ground systems are configured, documented, and ready for deployment and/or live missions
Support mission planning and readiness activities as required
Perform console operations during flight tests and live missions
Participate in post-mission debriefs and lessons learned activities and resolution
Provide surge support to other Mission Operations functions as operational tempo requires