Millennium Space Systems
Space Technology
Mid-LevelMissionOperationsEngineer
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“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.
Respond to anomalous scenarios; Resolve anomalous scenarios
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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