Mission Operations Engineer, Colorado Springs - Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Level 2: $82,000 - $145,000; level 3: $99,000 - $1...
100% onsite
Real-time satellite command and control
Satellite subsystems knowledge
Ground systems and opscon design
Millennium Space Systems is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO, to lead the technical authority for on-orbit spacecraft. The role encompasses the entire spacecraft mission life cycle and requires a strong technical background in aerospace engineering along with experience in satellite command and control

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the lead technical authority responsible for the entire spacecraft mission life cycle from proposal through decommissioning.
  • The position requires deep expertise in defining operational concepts, designing ground segments, and implementing advanced spacecraft autonomy methods.
  • Candidates must be US Persons eligible for a Top Secret/SCI clearance and willing to support occasional off-nominal working hours during critical 24/7 operations.

Matching Summary

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Millennium Space Systems is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO, to lead the technical authority for on-orbit spacecraft. The role encompasses the entire spacecraft mission life cycle and requires a strong technical background in aerospace engineering along with experience in satellite command and control.

Salary

Level 2: $82,000 - $145,000; Level 3: $99,000 - $177,000; Variable compensation opportunities included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Real-time satellite command and control
  • Satellite subsystems knowledge
  • Ground systems and OPSCON design
  • US Person citizenship requirement
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance

Nice-to-have

  • Leading multidisciplinary technical teams
  • External customer briefing experience
  • Iterative and agile processes
  • Orbital dynamics and maneuver planning
  • High level of organization and self-motivation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • US Citizenship required for security clearance
  • Experience with real-time satellite command and control
  • Willingness to work onsite 100% in Colorado Springs
  • Ability to obtain interim and final TS/SCI clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (US Person)

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