Orbit Operations Engineer

Reflect Orbital • Hawthorne, CA

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About The Position

As an Orbit Operations Engineer, you'll own both the day-to-day operation of our spacecraft and the development of the operational infrastructure that makes it all work. This is a high-ownership role on a small, collaborative mission operations team — you won't just execute procedures, you'll write them, improve them, and help define how we operate as a company. You'll monitor spacecraft health, investigate anomalies, plan maneuvers, and coordinate ground station passes. You'll also build and refine the tools, scripts, and processes that keep our future fleet running smoothly. As our constellation grows, you'll help shape operational strategies, maintain and update mission requirements, and drive continuous improvement across our satellite and ground segment.

Requirements

• Prior experience in satellite mission operations, spacecraft control, or a related field
• Solid understanding of spacecraft systems and subsystem interactions
• Proficiency with mission control software (e.g. COSMOS, EPOCH, InControl, Intermission or similar)
• Strong programming and scripting skills (Python, FlightJAS, C++ preferred)
• Familiarity with Linux environments and command-line tools
• Experience with DevOps tools and practices (Git, Docker, CI/CD)
• Familiarity with RF systems, ground station operations, or link budgets
• Experience developing operational requirements or CONOPS documentation
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time telemetry and spacecraft subsystem health, identifying and responding to anomalies early
• Plan and execute spacecraft maneuvers, station-keeping, and orbital adjustments
• Coordinate ground station passes, command uplink, and data downlink schedules
• Support launch campaigns and in-orbit testing for new satellites
• Develop, validate, and maintain operational procedures and command sequences
• Collaborate with spacecraft engineering teams to define CONOPS, fault management, and spacecraft procedures
• Support deployment and testing of ground software updates and infrastructure changes
• Plan and execute operational readiness activities, including simulations and dress rehearsals
• Participate in on-call rotation to support 24/7 mission needs

Benefits

• Broad choice of medical/dental/vision coverage, Reflect covers 100% of each base-policy
• Access to HSA, FSA, and 401K
• Unlimited paid time off, two-weeks per year encouraged
• Healthy lunches provided daily

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees