23h ago
Mission Operations and Automation Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$120k-$170k / year
full-timesenioraerospace
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll lead Varda's on-orbit missions and own the full ops development cycle for mission-unique payloads. You'll automate operational burden by building webtools and scale capabilities to support a growing flight cadence. This role offers the chance to work with a top-tier space startup and shape a unique mission framework.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Lead on-orbit missions from concept to execution
- Develop mission profiles and operational procedures
- Automate operational tasks by building web tools
- Collaborate cross-functionally to improve mission operations
๐ Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, or CS)
- 2+ years in a real-time ops role on complex high-consequence operations
- 1+ years developing software tools in Python, Javascript, and/or HTML
- Familiarity with Avionics, GNC, Software, and Thermal design practices
โจ Nice to Have
- 3+ years experience with spacecraft systems
- Previous operator experience in a leadership role
- Experience with Git and Atlassian products
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐๏ธ Unlimited PTO
- ๐ฅ Health insurance including Vision and Dental
- ๐ฝ๏ธ Daily lunch and twice-weekly dinners
- ๐ Equity in a funded startup
- ๐ถ Maternity/Paternity leave
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Phone Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3Team Interviewยท 45 min
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