{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0652c4bed463577bfc697cc2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0652c4bed463577bfc697cc2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0652c4bed463577bfc697cc2","title":"Mission Operations Engineer","description":"Who We're Looking For\nThe Mission Operations Engineer role ensures the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of spacecraft, payloads, and supporting ground systems throughout all mission phases. This position serves as a key interface between engineering, ground systems, and program leadership, executing command and control, monitoring spacecraft health and performance, identifying and mitigating anomalies, and optimizing mission outcomes. The role encompasses real‐time operations, planning, analysis, and cross-functional coordination to maintain mission success from launch through end‐of‐life.\nWhere You'll Make an Impact\nExecute real-time command and control of spacecraft and payloads, following defined procedures and flight rules.\nMonitor spacecraft telemetry for health, status, and performance across all subsystems.\nPerform trend analysis, anomaly detection, fault isolation, and recovery actions in coordination with subsystem experts.\nGenerate, validate, and uplink command sequences, timelines, and operational products.\nLead or contribute to mission planning, including daily/weekly planning cycles, maneuver planning, and configuration management.\nMaintain and update operations procedures, flight rules, contingency plans, and documentation.\nCoordinate with ground station service providers to ensure coverage, data flow, and outage resolution.\nSupport pre-launch readiness: simulations, rehearsals, procedure validation, and mission readiness reviews.\nProvide on-call or shift support during critical operations and nominal on-orbit activities.\nTrack and report spacecraft status, mission performance metrics, and operational risks to internal and external stakeholders.\nContribute to continuous improvement of operational tools, automation, and workflows.\nEnsure operational compliance with safety constraints, regulatory requirements, and configuration management processes.\n\nWhat It Takes\nBachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, physics, computer science, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).\n3-5 years of experience operating spacecraft\nDemonstrated experience in satellite or space mission operations, spacecraft engineering, or ground system operations.\nStrong understanding of spacecraft subsystems (ACS, power, thermal, comms, propulsion, GNC).\nFamiliarity with mission planning tools, ground control software, and telemetry/command processing systems.\nAbility to interpret spacecraft telemetry, identify anomalies, and execute safe recovery procedures.\nExperience working in real-time, high-reliability operations environments.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communications skills.\nAbility to follow rigorous procedures while maintaining situational awareness and sound judgment.\nWillingness to support shift, on-call, or critical event operations as mission needs dictate.\nNice-to-Have Experience\nManeuver planning experience\nOn-call flight director or console lead experience\nSoftware/scripting capability (Python, MATLAB, STK, etc.)\nExperience with multi-satellite constellations\nExperience with government or commercial space operations standards (CCSDS, Range Safety, etc.)\nWhat You'll Get\nOwnership – Lead the development and operation of EGSE systems across mission phases\nInnovation – Build custom tools and processes to accelerate integration and test\nImpact – Be a critical enabler for mission readiness and system-level success\nGrowth – Join a rapidly growing engineering team at the core of hardware execution\nCompensation – Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, FSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing\n\nLocation: Hawthorne, CA\nCompensation: $140,000 to $200,000 Annual Salary Depending on Experience\nAdditional Requirements\nTo comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.\nApply now. Join us in building the systems that enable Quantum's spacecraft to launch, integrate, and operate with confidence.","company":"Quantum Space","rawCompany":"quantum space","city":"Hawthorne","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-23T14:48:36.427Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-3021.00","title":"Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians","slug":"aerospace-engineering-and-operations-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"336419","title":"Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Mission Operations Engineer","description":"Who We're Looking For\nThe Mission Operations Engineer role ensures the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of spacecraft, payloads, and supporting ground systems throughout all mission phases. This position serves as a key interface between engineering, ground systems, and program leadership, executing command and control, monitoring spacecraft health and performance, identifying and mitigating anomalies, and optimizing mission outcomes. The role encompasses real‐time operations, planning, analysis, and cross-functional coordination to maintain mission success from launch through end‐of‐life.\nWhere You'll Make an Impact\nExecute real-time command and control of spacecraft and payloads, following defined procedures and flight rules.\nMonitor spacecraft telemetry for health, status, and performance across all subsystems.\nPerform trend analysis, anomaly detection, fault isolation, and recovery actions in coordination with subsystem experts.\nGenerate, validate, and uplink command sequences, timelines, and operational products.\nLead or contribute to mission planning, including daily/weekly planning cycles, maneuver planning, and configuration management.\nMaintain and update operations procedures, flight rules, contingency plans, and documentation.\nCoordinate with ground station service providers to ensure coverage, data flow, and outage resolution.\nSupport pre-launch readiness: simulations, rehearsals, procedure validation, and mission readiness reviews.\nProvide on-call or shift support during critical operations and nominal on-orbit activities.\nTrack and report spacecraft status, mission performance metrics, and operational risks to internal and external stakeholders.\nContribute to continuous improvement of operational tools, automation, and workflows.\nEnsure operational compliance with safety constraints, regulatory requirements, and configuration management processes.\n\nWhat It Takes\nBachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, physics, computer science, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).\n3-5 years of experience operating spacecraft\nDemonstrated experience in satellite or space mission operations, spacecraft engineering, or ground system operations.\nStrong understanding of spacecraft subsystems (ACS, power, thermal, comms, propulsion, GNC).\nFamiliarity with mission planning tools, ground control software, and telemetry/command processing systems.\nAbility to interpret spacecraft telemetry, identify anomalies, and execute safe recovery procedures.\nExperience working in real-time, high-reliability operations environments.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communications skills.\nAbility to follow rigorous procedures while maintaining situational awareness and sound judgment.\nWillingness to support shift, on-call, or critical event operations as mission needs dictate.\nNice-to-Have Experience\nManeuver planning experience\nOn-call flight director or console lead experience\nSoftware/scripting capability (Python, MATLAB, STK, etc.)\nExperience with multi-satellite constellations\nExperience with government or commercial space operations standards (CCSDS, Range Safety, etc.)\nWhat You'll Get\nOwnership – Lead the development and operation of EGSE systems across mission phases\nInnovation – Build custom tools and processes to accelerate integration and test\nImpact – Be a critical enabler for mission readiness and system-level success\nGrowth – Join a rapidly growing engineering team at the core of hardware execution\nCompensation – Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, FSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing\n\nLocation: Hawthorne, CA\nCompensation: $140,000 to $200,000 Annual Salary Depending on Experience\nAdditional Requirements\nTo comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.\nApply now. 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