Senior Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer
About The Position
Varda is hiring an experienced spacecraft operator to own on-orbit operations for its Winnie Spaceship and help shape a new mission operations framework. The role calls for strong communication and leadership, broad cross-discipline engineering capability, and an interest in working in a startup environment. The engineer will lead Varda’s on-orbit missions and own the operations development cycle for mission-unique payloads, from creating mission profiles through execution. They will collaborate across the company to improve mission operations, build web tools that automate and reduce operational burden, and expand operational capabilities to support an increasing flight cadence. The role is on-site in El Segundo, California.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Science.
- At least 5 years of experience in a real-time operations role on a complex, high-consequence operation.
- At least 3 years of experience developing software tools in Python, JavaScript, and/or HTML.
- Familiarity with spacecraft avionics, GNC, software, and thermal design practices.
- Must be a U.S. person permitted to access the employer's export-controlled technology without an export license.
Nice To Haves
- At least 5 years of experience with spacecraft systems.
- Previous spacecraft operator experience in a leadership role.
- Previous in-orbit spacecraft operations experience.
- Previous experience with Git and Atlassian products.
- Familiarity with ground station networks.
Responsibilities
- Develop, coordinate, execute, and lead Varda's on-orbit missions.
- Own the full operations development cycle for mission-unique payloads, from creating mission profiles through execution.
- Work with teams across the company to continuously improve mission operations and ensure mission success.
- Automate and eliminate operational burden by building web tools.
- Scale operational capabilities to support a growing flight cadence.
Benefits
- Eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
