Millennium Space Systems
Space
MissionOperationsEngineer(MidLevel)
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“Mission Operations Engineer (Mid Level) at Millennium Space Systems. Skills: Mission Operations, Satellite Command and Control, Systems Engineering. Lead technical authority for on-orbit spacecraft. Manage spacecraft mission life cycle”
Industry & Context.
Respond to anomalous scenarios in real-time; Resolve anomalous scenarios
Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance, US Citizenship required, Interim and/or final U. S. secret clearance Post Start required, Willingness to support occasional off-nominal working hours, Must be a U. S. Person, Requires special access
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B. S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, Minimum of 3 years of experience in Mission Operations or similar, Experience with real-time satellite command and control, Willingness to support occasional off-nominal working hours during critical 24/7 mission operations activities, Willingness to apply for a TS clearance with SCI eligibility, Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship, U. S. Person as defined by 22 C. F. R. §120.62
Nice to Have
M. S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Software, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, Minimum of 5 years of experience in Mission Operations or similar, Experience in leading multidisciplinary technical teams, especially to resolve anomalous scenarios, Deep knowledge of satellite systems engineering, including all satellite subsystems, Experience with Spacecraft Command & Control software systems, Familiarity with software and scripting tools such as MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Java, etc., Active TS clearance and SCI eligibility
What You'll Do.
Lead technical authority for on-orbit spacecraft
Manage spacecraft mission life cycle
Define operational concepts
Develop on-orbit procedures
Innovate spacecraft operation methods
Respond to anomalous scenarios
Lead spacecraft commissioning
Support mission lifecycle
Define ground and mission operations requirements
Define mission concept of operation
Improve future vehicle designs
Support ground segment design
Implement and test space vehicle fault and autonomy
Develop operational automation methods
Create and execute simulator tests
Create and execute flight vehicle tests
Conduct ground segment testing
Form and lead anomaly response team
Design and validate mission sequence of events
Contribute to Mission Rehearsal events
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead a team of spacecraft and subsystem engineers; Contribute to customer briefings/debriefings
Full Job Description
Mission Operations Engineer (Mid Level) - 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. **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 shipment, launch and on-orbit operations, to
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