Bachelor's degree in engineering with 2-5 years of experience in spacecraft training operations.
Experience in technical lesson and documentation development.
Skilled in simulator scripting and management.
Demonstrated ability in mentoring and supporting teams.
Familiar with creating and using training scripts and mission timelines.
Proficient with tools like Confluence, Jira, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
Responsibilities
Participate in planning and executing training simulations for flight controllers and engineers.
Mentor and support real-time operators to enhance operational effectiveness across all IM programs.
Assist in product development, including test plans and regulatory documentation.
Draft and maintain operational procedures and lessons for spacecraft subsystems.
Cross-train in real-time support roles as needed.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite mission operations.
Collaborative environment with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
Involvement in product development which influences space operations.
Access to training and simulation resources for enhanced skill development.
Full Job Description
LDN Mission Operations Engineer
Houston, TX
About the Position
The LDN Mission Operations Engineer will play a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining the mission operations architecture for the LDN Relay Satellite and overall Network operations. The individual will use technical expertise to help design and implement operations elements to support Intuitive Machines mission operations.
The ideal candidate will have a technical background in mission operations, be capable of coming up to speed quickly, and be capable of integrating feedback from engineers and software developers.
Responsibilities
Participate in planning, scripting, and execution of training simulations to support Intuitive Machines flight controllers and engineers
Provide mentorship and support of real-time operators to build and maintain effective operations teams across all IM programs
Assist with product development including test plans, regulatory documentation, system architecture and design solutions related to operations, interface definitions, mission timelines, and procedures
Draft and maintain lessons and procedures for multiple spacecraft subsystems and other mission elements (Communications Satellites, Ground Network, Simulator Operations) with a focus on training/pre-mission support
Eligible to cross-train in real-time support positions as required
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering and at a minimum 2-5 years' experience in human or robotic spacecraft training operations or equivalent, including:
Technical lessons/instruction/curriculum and documentation development
Simulator scripting/management
Mentoring
Planning and use of organized training scripts and/or mission timelines
Experience with documentation and collaboration tools such as Confluence, Jira, MS Office (MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel)
Problem-solving, multitasking, and task prioritization skills
Team-oriented, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
This role requires in-office presence in Houston, Texas
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of or exposure in one of the following technical disciplines is highly desired:
Real-time shift operations of technical systems such as satellite operations or equivalent
Spacecraft systems management (Command and Data Handling, Comms, Power, Thermal, Environmental Control/Life Support)
