Satellite Mission Ops Manager

Associates Systems
San Jose, CA

Come join our growing team of enterprising engineers paving a way to the next frontier of space transportation.
This is a full time opportunity with a host of benefits.
All qualified resumes will be responded to in 24hrs or less.
Due to the nature of this work candidates must be a U.S. Citizen

Satellite Mission Ops Manager Key Summary

Lead a team of spacecraft operators and manage mission operations ground infrastructure and on-orbit activities. Role covers mission design planning spacecraft testing operations and anomaly resolution in a fast-paced environment.

Core Responsibilities

  • Lead development of spacecraft CONOPS mission planning and operational simulations

  • Build train and manage the spacecraft operations team

  • Support flight software configuration spacecraft checkout and pre-launch testing

  • Conduct on-orbit operations data analysis and anomaly resolution

  • Develop mission planning orbit determination and automation tools (Python)

  • Interface with customers and ground station networks

  • Collaborate with spacecraft systems engineering

  • Work flexible hours as needed to support mission ops

Required Experience

  • Team leadership in spacecraft operations

  • Automated mission ops development

  • Mission CONOPS planning/execution

  • Python programming and mission-design tools (FreeFlyer STK etc.)

  • Data analysis for performance validation and anomaly detection

  • Ground segment and comm-chain familiarity

  • Strong technical and communication skills

Desired Experience

  • Spacecraft avionics failure modes and debugging

  • Orbital mechanics and OD techniques

  • GN&C simulation/testing

  • DoD/USG program experience; ability to hold a clearance

Education

  • BS in Aerospace Engineering or related field

  • 10 years relevant experience

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Posted 2025-11-21

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