Millennium Space Systems is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer to lead technical operations for their on-orbit spacecraft in Colorado Springs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in aerospace engineering and satellite operations, and will be responsible for managing all aspects of the spacecraft mission lifecycle
Job Summary
This role serves as the lead technical authority responsible for the entire spacecraft mission life cycle from proposal to decommissioning.
Candidates must possess composure in high-pressure situations to respond to anomalous scenarios in real-time for critical on-orbit assets.
The position requires a US Citizen with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance to work onsite at the Colorado Springs facility.
Matching Summary
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Millennium Space Systems is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer to lead technical operations for their on-orbit spacecraft in Colorado Springs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in aerospace engineering and satellite operations, and will be responsible for managing all aspects of the spacecraft mission lifecycle.
Salary
Base: $82,000 - $177,000; Bonus/Equity: Variable compensation opportunities available; Benefits: Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Real-time satellite command and control
Satellite subsystems and ground systems knowledge
Active TS/SCI security clearance required
US Citizen status mandatory
Bachelor's degree in engineering field
Nice-to-have
Leading multidisciplinary technical teams
Experience with iterative and agile processes
Deep knowledge of orbital dynamics
Scripting tools like Python or MATLAB
External customer briefing experience
Key Requirements
Active TS/SCI Clearance
US Citizenship required
BS in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering