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    Principal Mission Operations Engineer - Long Beach, United States - Vast

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    Vast is looking for a

    Principal Mission Operations Engineer , reporting to the

    Director, Ground Segment and Mission Operations,


    to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

    At Vast, Mission Operations Engineers work to ensure the successful execution of our spacecraft missions.

    They work cross functionally with engineers from other disciplines from the very early stages of mission design through on-orbit decommissioning.

    The Mission Operations Engineer is responsible for mission operations including authoring procedures to operate the spacecraft, ensuring mission ops runs efficiently, and ensuring the integrity and validity of commands sent to and telemetry received from the spacecraft.

    This will be a full-time,

    exempt

    position located in our

    Long Beach

    location.


    Responsibilities:
    Coordinate with our customer's Mission Operations Centers for the successful execution of customer missions

    Work closely with Mission Management to ensure customer requirements are translated to a Concept of Operations for the mission that balances the needs of all payloads

    Work with engineers across disciplines to complete the Launch and Early Orbit (LEOP) phase of a mission resulting in the successful commissioning of a newly launched spacecraft

    Participate in customer payload testing and checkouts to ensure spacecraft are ready for flight

    Monitor on-orbit spacecraft and remediate or escalate issues

    Analyze telemetry and deliver to disciplines for further analysis

    Author procedures for the safe and reliable operation of on-orbit spacecraft

    Lead the creation of training materials and training for console operators

    Identify areas for improvement of the Mission Operations Software and collaborate with the ground software team to implement them


    Minimum Qualifications:
    Bachelor's degree in aeronautical, aerospace, software engineering, or other engineering discipline

    7+ years of experience in the operation of systems enabling human spaceflight

    ability to work cross-functionally with other engineering disciplines

    Willing to work mission operations at any time of day during mission critical phases

    Proficient at using the command line and scripting languages


    Preferred Skills & Experience:
    Software Engineering Skills (C++, Golang, Javascript, React, Software Architecture, Databases, Cloud)

    Matlab or Python/Octave Proficiency

    Familiarity with the satellite design, build, and test process

    Familiarity with Ground Communication Systems (RF, Ground Stations, Modems, Antenna Systems)

    Master's degree in aeronautical, aerospace, software engineering, or other engineering discipline


    Additional Requirements:
    Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

    Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones


    Pay Range:

    Principal Mission Operations Engineer:
    $185,000 - $230,000

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