Operations Engineer III, Mission Operations

True Anomaly•Colorado Springs, CO

22h•$105,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it. OUR MISSION True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground. OUR VALUES Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity. What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results. It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together. YOUR MISSION True Anomaly is building the next generation of space superiority capabilities for national security space. As an Operations Engineer 3, you will plan, simulate, and execute missions for our RPO-class spacecraft—operating at the cutting edge of what's possible on orbit. You'll own the full lifecycle of spacecraft operations, from developing and refining procedures to real-time mission execution, anomaly resolution, and post-mission analysis. Working at the intersection of operations and engineering, you'll bring deep technical expertise to bear on some of the most complex and consequential missions in space while directly shaping the tools and systems that make them possible.

Requirements

5+ years of spacecraft operations experience, preferably leading a team of operators
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
Experience coordinating across engineering and operations teams to translate mission requirements into executable procedures and system capabilities
Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in high-pressure, real-time mission environments with sound judgment and composure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Eligibility for a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, or a related field
Experience with Space Domain Awareness (SDA), including tracking, orbit determination, characterization, and/or behavior analysis of resident space objects
Prior experience with RPO missions, on-orbit servicing, inspection, or multi-satellite constellation management
Familiarity with national security space missions (DoD and/or IC) and the broader space domain awareness (SDA) enterprise
Experience with GNC concepts relevant to proximity operations, including relative navigation, maneuver planning, and safety zone management
Proficiency with astrodynamics tools (e.g., AGI STK, GMAT, or equivalent) for mission planning and simulation
Experience developing flight procedures and operational concept documentation
Experience with ground system architecture, command and telemetry processing, and real-time mission data systems
Experience supporting hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing
Experience with anomaly investigation, including fault tree analysis and corrective action reporting
Scripting or programming proficiency (Python, MATLAB, or similar) to support integration of flight software, ground software, and operational processes
Active TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

Plan and execute both simulated and live spacecraft missions across all mission phases, from early-orbit operations through complex Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) taskings
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve spacecraft operations procedures, drawing on deep expertise in flight software, spacecraft hardware, and ground systems to achieve mission objectives
Monitor spacecraft telemetry and system health in real time during operations
Identify on-orbit anomalies, lead anomaly resolution planning, and drive execution of corrective actions in coordination with engineering teams
Conduct post-mission analysis and lessons-learned sessions to capture insights and drive continuous improvement of operational processes, procedures, and products
Perform orbit state determination for cooperative, non-cooperative, and uncooperative space vehicles (SVs) and derive intent from observed behaviors
Provide subject matter expertise (SME) to inform the development and refinement of flight software and ground system capabilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including systems, GNC, flight software, ground software, and hardware engineering—to support vehicle development, integration, and test activities