Systems Verification & Operations Engineer

Space Tango LLC•Lexington, KY

About The Position

Space Tango is seeking a Systems Verification & Operations Engineer to support the verification, testing, and operation of automated spaceflight payloads and facilities. This role involves executing reliable Payload Verification Tests (PVTs), supporting flight operations, collecting and organizing test evidence, and improving verification processes. The ideal candidate will enjoy working hands-on with complex technical systems, following disciplined procedures, troubleshooting software and hardware interfaces, and supporting mission-critical operations. This position requires close collaboration with various engineering and science teams. Travel may be required for launches, customer activities, and partner integrations. Candidates should be comfortable with non-standard work schedules, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays, due to the nature of spaceflight missions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Aerospace, or another related technical discipline, or equivalent hands-on technical experience.
Experience testing, operating, troubleshooting, or supporting complex technical systems.
Ability to follow detailed procedures while recognizing and communicating off-nominal behavior.
Working knowledge of software testing, system verification, or operational test execution.
Comfort working in Linux or Unix-based environments.
Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
Ability to coordinate across multiple engineering and project teams.
High attention to detail and strong ownership of follow-through.
Willingness to support non-nominal hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required for launches, testing, and mission operations.
Strong attention to detail.
Calm, disciplined execution during time-sensitive operations.
Ability to collaborate across software, hardware, science, operations, and project management teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to learn new systems, tools, and procedures quickly.
Commitment to team success and mission reliability.

Nice To Haves

Experience with spaceflight payloads, aerospace systems, robotics, lab automation, or embedded systems.
Experience executing verification, integration, acceptance, or operational readiness testing.
Familiarity with Python, Bash, Git, Docker, or CI/CD workflows.
Experience reviewing telemetry, imagery, video, or mission data.
Familiarity with NASA mission operations, quality systems, or regulated technical environments.

Responsibilities

Execute Payload Verification Tests (PVTs) for spaceflight payloads and facilities.
Support flight operations, ground testing, mission simulations, and operational readiness activities.
Execute software verification, regression testing, release validation, and acceptance testing.
Download, organize, and review telemetry, imagery, video, logs, and related mission data.
Maintain test records, verification evidence, issue logs, runbooks, and operational handoff notes.
Support development and improvement of test procedures, operational checklists, and PVT templates.
Identify anomalies during test or operations activities and coordinate with engineering teams to resolve them.
Track and maintain operational timelines, test schedules, and readiness milestones.
Participate in reviews of payload readiness, software readiness, and operational readiness.
Support launch, integration, customer, or partner activities as needed.
Contribute to continuous improvement of Space Tango's verification and operations processes.