Mission Operations Engineer - Ground Systems Status: Full Time, Exempt Location: Moriarty, NM Reports to: Chief of Mission Operations About the Position: Sceye is seeking a full-time Mission Operations Engineer - Ground Systems to join our Mission Operations Team. This role is pivotal in developing, maintaining, and operating mission-critical ground systems-both hardware and software-that support Sceye's lighter-than-air High Altitude Platform System (HAPS). You'll collaborate closely with Mission Operations, Software, and Engineering teams to design, build, test, and operate the next generation of Sceye's ground systems. In addition to technical development, you'll support pre-flight planning, console operations during missions, and post-flight data analysis. This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys hands-on system work, and wants to directly influence the performance, safety, and reliability of next-generation aerospace systems. What You'll Do: Test Design & Execution 37 Automate test procedures, capture results, and document anomalies37 Develop intuitive interfaces that help operators identify issues and monitor key telemeters37 Scripting & Development 37 Author scripts or test applications to validate functionality and performance37 Create UI components for test and simulator tools37 Submit software change requests and support validation during feature development37 System Operations & Administration 37 Manage and maintain test environments (hardware and software)37 Perform system administration on Linux-based platforms37 Apply networking skills to manage distributed ground systems37 Radio Frequency & Software-Defined Radio (Optional but Valuable) 37 Interface with RF hardware and SDRs to validate signal processing and communications37 Simulation & Visualization 37 Develop or use simulation and visualization tools to model system behavior37 Integrate results into system acceptance and validation workflows37 Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) Systems 37 Support and troubleshoot systems operating BLOS, addressing data latency and accuracy challenges37 What We're Looking For: Required 37 Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, software, computer engineering, or a physical science (emphasis on lab/research experience)37 5+ years of professional experience in ground control system (GCS) design and/or testing37 Experience testing aerospace systems37 Strong Linux skills and basic system administration knowledge37 Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python or Ruby preferred)37 Ability to write, audit, and maintain test scripts, validation code, and UIs for internal tools37 Understanding of human-factor design principles for UI/UX37 Experience with data analysis and aggregation of large datasets37 Ability to interpret requirements and demonstrate verification/validation methods37 Preferred / Nice to Have 37 Hands-on experience with software-defined radios (SDR) or RF hardware37 Familiarity with simulation modeling and visualization tools37 Experience with Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) communications and related interfaces37 Soft Skills 37 Strong troubleshooting and analytical mindset37 Clear, effective communication across cross-functional and multi-functional teams37 Detail-oriented with exceptional documentation habits37 Adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn new technologies37 Collaborative and comfortable working across disciplines37 Curious and driven to innovate37 What We Offer: At Sceye, we're building more than high-altitude platforms-we're building a workplace where people (and their pups) thrive. Here's what you'll enjoy: 37 Chef-Prepared Lunches - Fresh, onsite meals to keep you fueled and focused.37 Snacks & Refreshments - Enjoy a variety of snacks and drinks available throughout the day.37 Wellness Perks - Access to a gym, pickleball court, and an outdoor dog kennel.37 Dog-Friendly Environment - Bring your four-legged friends to work and enjoy a pet-welcoming space.37 Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, with over 82% of premiums covered-and 100% for everything else.37 401(k) with Match - Company contributions that are yours from day one.37 High-Performance Culture - Join a collaborative, inclusive environment where your work helps shape the future of aerospace.37