Mission Operations Specialist - Recovery Lead

SCEYE INC•Moriarty, NM

About The Position

Sceye is seeking a full-time Recovery Lead who will travel globally to enact recovery operations for our stratospheric platforms. The role involves managing complex retrieval missions in diverse international environments, ensuring that HAPS assets are safely secured and returned to operational control. The Recovery Lead will be multifunctional across Mission Operations, with a primary depth in recovery logistics and a secondary ability to support mission planning and live mission operations.

Requirements

Must be able to work whatever hours are needed to complete the mission; this is considered a core skill.
High degree of psychological resilience and the ability to maintain focus in high-stress situations.
Proven ability to operate effectively in austere environments where safety and discipline matter.
Willingness to be multi-functional and travel extensively across diverse geographical regions.
Positive, adaptable, and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in aviation operations or maritime recovery environments.
Previous experience operating in jungle or desert conditions.
Prior military, UAV, or flight test operations background.
Proficiency in languages relevant to our primary areas of operation (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, or French)

Responsibilities

Lead and enact global recovery operations across Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, with future expansion into Southeast Asia.
Negotiate with local authorities and landowners to facilitate the safe retrieval of assets.
Travel extensively to remote and austere locations on short notice to support mission success.
Work closely with Mission Operations and Safety to integrate recovery lessons learned into future mission sets.
Maintain accurate recovery records and mission documentation.
Help identify repetitive recovery tasks that may benefit from automation or improved tooling.
Provide surge support to other Mission Operations functions as operational tempo requires.
Perform console operations and support mission planning activities as required during flight tests.
Participate in post-mission debriefs and resolution of anomalies.