Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Science engineering.
5+ years in a real-time operations role for complex operations.
3+ years developing software tools in Python, JavaScript, or HTML.
Familiarity with spacecraft avionics, GNC, software, and thermal design practices.
5+ years of experience with spacecraft systems preferred.
Responsibilities
Develop, coordinate, execute, and lead on-orbit missions for Varda.
Own the full ops development cycle for mission-unique payloads.
Collaborate with teams to enhance mission operations and ensure success.
Automate operational tasks by building web tools.
Scale operational capabilities to support increased flight cadence.
Benefits
Opportunity to fully own on-orbit operations for the Winnie Spaceship.
Work in a dynamic startup environment with a focus on innovation.
Potential for stock options and long-term cash awards.
Collaborative culture with cross-discipline teamwork.
Hands-on involvement in shaping a unique mission framework for space operations.
Full Job Description
About This Role
The Senior Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer is an experienced spacecraft operator. They are exceptional communicators, adept leaders, and a jack-of-all trades capable of applying cross-discipline engineering to bespoke solutions. An ideal candidate is someone passionate to work in a startup environment where you will have the opportunity to fully own on-orbit operations for our Winnie Spaceship and mold a unique new mission framework for operations in space. Responsibilities
Develop, coordinate, execute, and lead Varda's on-orbit missions.
Own the full ops development cycle for mission-unique payloads, from the creation of mission profiles through execution.
Work with teams across the company to continuously improve upon mission operations and ensure mission success.
Automate and eliminate operational burden by building webtools.
Scale up Varda's operational capabilities to support a growing flight cadence.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Science.
5+ years of experience in a real time operations role on a complex and high consequence operation.
3+ years of experience developing software tools in Python, JavaScript, and/or HTML.
Familiarity with Avionics, GNC, Software, and Thermal design practices for spacecraft.
Preferred Skills and Experience
5+ years of experience with spacecraft systems.
Previous operator experience in a leadership role.
