Millennium Space Systems

Space Technology

Mid-LevelMissionOperationsEngineer

$120–176k Boulder, Colorado, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Mid-Level Mission Operations Engineer at Millennium Space Systems. Skills: Mission Operations, Spacecraft Systems, Ground Systems, Satellite Command. Lead launch and early orbit activities. Commission space vehicle(s)”

Industry & Context.

Space Technology
Problems you'll solve

Respond to anomalous scenarios; Resolve anomalous scenarios

Eligibility Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required, Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance, Occasional off-nominal working hours

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

B.S. in Engineering or related field, Real-time satellite command and control experience, Satellite subsystems knowledge, Ground systems knowledge, Space missions knowledge, CONOPS design knowledge, Operational products delivery experience, Willingness to support off-nominal hours, Leading multidisciplinary technical teams experience, Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance, SCI eligibility, U.S. Citizenship

Nice to Have

M.S. in Engineering or related field, Deep knowledge of satellite systems engineering, Guidance, Navigation, and Electrical Thermal Telemetry, Tracking, and Propulsion experience, Spacecraft Command & Control software systems experience, MATLAB familiarity, Python familiarity, C/C++ familiarity, Java familiarity

What You'll Do.

Lead launch and early orbit activities

Commission space vehicle(s)

Perform duties of lead technical authority

Support mission lifecycle aspects

Define ground operations requirements

Define mission operations requirements

Flow mission requirements to vehicle team

Define mission concept of operation

Design reference missions

Improve future vehicle designs

Catalogue lessons learned

Support ground segment design

Implement space vehicle fault and autonomy

Test space vehicle fault and autonomy

Develop operational automation methods

Create space vehicle simulator tests

Validate mission/fault/autonomy design

Create in-factory flight vehicle tests

Validate mission design compatibility

Conduct critical ground segment testing

Perform radio-frequency compatibility testing

Perform remote ground facility interface testing

Perform acceptance testing

Form anomaly response team

Lead anomaly response team

Contribute to customer briefings

Contribute to customer debriefings

Design mission sequence of events

Validate mission sequence of events

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary technical teams

Full Job Description

Mid-Level Mission Operations Engineer, Boulder Colorado - Millennium Space Systems **Company:** Millennium Space Systems Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen. _**Job**_** _ Summary_: ** As a Mission Operations Engineer, you will be the lead technical authority for Millennium’s on-orbit spacecraft. Your work will encompass the entire spacecraft mission life cycle, from the proposal phase to spacecraft and mission design, through space vehicle integration and test, and culminating with launch and on-orbit operations. You will be responsible for all facets of the mission design, including definition of operational concepts, development of on-orbit procedures, and innovation of advanced methods of spacecraft operation unique to each space mission. Mission Operations requires composure in high-pressure situations, in-depth knowledge of both the space vehicles and ground segment, and an ability to respond to anomalous scenarios in real-time. You will be directly responsible for Millennium’s critical on-orbit assets. This position’s internal job code is Systems Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for levels 3-4. ** _Position Responsibilities:_** * Lead a team of spacecraft and subsystem engineers during launch and early orbit activities to commission the space vehicle(s) for service * Perform duties of lead technical authority during mission operations for both the space and ground segments * Support every aspect of the mission lifecycle, from proposal/mission modeling, design, integration and test, space vehicle ship

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