Flight Director

E-Space

$100K — $175K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong technical expertise in spacecraft operations and telemetry analysis.
  • Experience developing and executing operational procedures.
  • Proven problem-solving skills to investigate and fix anomalies.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate strategic objectives into detailed plans.
  • Leadership skills to guide teams during critical operations and scenarios.
  • Excellent communication skills for reporting and cross-team engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Command spacecraft and monitor telemetry data.
  • Develop and execute command procedures for spacecraft operations.
  • Investigate anomalies and implement effective workarounds.
  • Translate high-level goals into detailed operational plans.
  • Coordinate with engineering teams to align operational priorities.
  • Lead shift teams during critical missions and anomaly responses.
  • Report updates and resolutions to senior management.

Benefits

  • Engagement in cutting-edge LEO satellite technology initiatives.
  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Collaborative and innovative company culture.
  • Direct involvement in impactful projects that aim to redefine space connectivity.
Full Job Description
As a Flight Director, you will both lead and actively participate in the day-to-day operations of our spacecraft constellation. You'll be hands-on with commanding, monitoring, and troubleshooting, while also providing leadership, direction, and decision-making authority for the operations team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and enjoys balancing strategic leadership with direct technical execution.

What you will be doing:

  • Perform spacecraft commanding, monitoring, and telemetry analysis.
  • Develop, test, and execute command procedures for payload commissioning, software updates, and spacecraft reconfiguration.
  • Investigate anomalies, propose workarounds, and implement fixes.
  • Translate high-level goals into detailed execution plans.
  • Coordinate across spacecraft engineering and payload teams to align priorities.
  • Lead shift teams during critical operations or anomalies.
  • Report anomalies, risks, and resolutions to leadership.
  • Provide daily/weekly status updates to senior management.
  • Represent operations in cross-functional discussions.


What you bring to this role:

  • Strong technical expertise in spacecraft operations, commanding, and telemetry analysis.
  • Experience developing and executing operational procedures.
  • Problem-solving skills to investigate anomalies and implement solutions.
  • Ability to translate strategic objectives into detailed, actionable plans.
  • Leadership skills to guide teams during critical operations.
  • Clear, professional communication skills for reporting and cross-team alignment.


$0 - $0 a year

The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position in question, which is based on market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, depth of relevant experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply for the role and are selected for an interview.

This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this position is $100,000 - $175,000 annually. The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used-so we're looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that's your experience - then we'll be immediately wow-ed.

E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.

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