🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll lead the planning and execution of spacecraft operations for the Interplanetary Program's first mission, with end-to-end ownership of operations architecture. Your work will directly maximize science data collection under real-world constraints. This senior role offers the chance to build an automated operations system for a complex deep-space mission on a fast-moving, lean team.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Define spacecraft operations architecture
• Collaborate with science and instrument teams
• Execute operations to maximize science return
• Automate spacecraft operations for efficiency

📋 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in planetary science, aerospace engineering, or related
• 5+ years experience in planetary missions
• Scripting (e.g., Python) for data analysis or operations
• Linux/Unix environment proficiency

✨ Nice to Have

• Deep-space mission operations experience
• Experience with onboard autonomy or automated scheduling

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🏖️ Generous PTO and sick leave
• 👶 Parental leave
• 📚 Annual learning and development stipend
• 📈 Equity

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
2. 2Technical Interview· 60 min
3. 3Hiring Manager Interview· 60 min