Satellite Mission Ops Manager San Jose, CA

Come join our growing team of enterprising engineers paving the way to the next frontier of space transportation. This is a full‑time opportunity with a host of benefits. All qualified resumes will be responded to in 24 hours or less. Due to the nature of this work, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen.

Satellite Mission Ops Manager — Key Summary Lead a team of spacecraft operators and manage mission operations, ground infrastructure, and on‑orbit activities. Role covers mission design, planning, spacecraft testing, operations, and anomaly resolution in a fast‑paced environment.

Core Responsibilities

Lead development of spacecraft CONOPS, mission planning, and operational simulations

Build, train, and manage the spacecraft operations team

Support flight software configuration, spacecraft checkout, and pre‑launch testing

Conduct on‑orbit operations, data analysis, and anomaly resolution

Develop mission planning, orbit determination, and automation tools (Python)

Interface with customers and ground station networks

Collaborate with spacecraft systems engineering

Work flexible hours as needed to support mission ops

Required Experience

Team leadership in spacecraft operations

Automated mission ops development

Mission CONOPS planning/execution

Python programming and mission-design tools (FreeFlyer, STK, etc.)

Data analysis for performance validation and anomaly detection

Ground segment and comm‑chain familiarity

Strong technical and communication skills

Desired Experience

Spacecraft avionics, failure modes, and debugging

Orbital mechanics and OD techniques

GN&C simulation/testing

DoD/USG program experience; ability to hold a clearance

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering or related field

10+ years relevant experience

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