Mission Operations Specialist

SCEYE INC•Moriarty, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sceye is currently seeking a full-time Mission Operations Specialist to join the Mission Operations Team. As we scale our Mission Operations, we need a versatile specialist to assist with Mission Operations including Training, Safety, Flight Testing, Mission Planning, Payload Integration, and Operations Continuity. You will collaborate closely between Mission Operations, Engineering, Software, and Assembly teams to assist with designing, building, testing, and operating the next generation of HAPS. In addition to technical development, you will support pre-flight planning, console operations during missions, and post-flight data analysis. This position is ideal for an aviation specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys hands-on system work, and wants to directly influence the performance, training, safety, and reliability of next-generation aerospace systems.

Requirements

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, Epsilon3, ForeFlight, TAK, and modern project management software
Familiarity with Part 107, Part 101, or specialized high-altitude flight operations
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
4+ years of professional experience in aerospace ground and/or flight operations
Demonstrated success planning, executing, and completed integrated ground and/or flight operations
Strong communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Familiarity with standard hazard analyses and risk mitigation matrices
Positive, adaptable, and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving across multi-disciplinary teams
Ability to author and maintain documentation and distribute data and information to different teams effectively

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in aerospace or physical science
Hands-on experience with HAPS, UAVs, or large-scale flight operations
Experience working with telemetry, ground control systems, or real-time data monitoring
Knowledge of scripting or automation tools (Python, MATLAB, etc.) for test data processing

Responsibilities

Assist with mission planning and resource coordination for concurrent HAPS missions and associated flight test campaigns
Assist in streamlining test workflows, documentation, and data handling pipelines
Assist with payload engineering/integration to develop technical requirements into operational constraints
Support on-site flight test campaigns
Assist with building Concepts of Operations (CONOP)
Monitor and socialize critical mission planning information, including NOTAMs, TFRs, Special Use and/or Restricted Airspaces
Assist with the development, deployment, and maintenance of Sceye’s Team Awareness Kit (TAK) to enhance real-time situational awareness during mission operations
Assist the Head of Training with maintaining training records
Help build and update training courseware and "lessons learned" from flight tests and real-world missions
Support the Safety Manager in conducting physical hangar/equipment inspections and maintaining Safety Management System (SMS) records
Assist with the lifecycle of flight procedures, ensuring the most recent versions are accurate, reviewed, and released