E-Space · 2 months ago
Mission Operations Director
Saratoga, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expE-Space is focused on making connectivity from space universally accessible through their sustainable low Earth orbit satellite network. The Director of Mission Operations will lead the teams and technology responsible for spacecraft operations and ensure the operational performance of the satellite constellation, while also driving the strategy for autonomous operations.
Information ServicesSatellite Communication
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the Mission Operations organization, encompassing spacecraft operations, GNC, autonomy, and ground system engineering
Own the operational performance and health of the entire constellation — reliability, capacity, and latency
Drive the vision and roadmap for fully autonomous, “lights-out” operations that scale without additional headcount
Oversee all launch and commissioning campaigns, ensuring satellites transition smoothly from deployment to routine operations
Partner with Ground Software, GNC, and Systems Engineering teams to architect an integrated, automated operations ecosystem
Develop metrics, dashboards, and telemetry analysis frameworks to monitor constellation performance in real time
Lead the company’s Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and conjunction management efforts, coordinating with U.S. Space Force, regulatory bodies, and other operators
Build and mentor a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team of mission operators and engineers
Guide operational risk assessment, contingency planning, and anomaly response strategies
Serve as the operational authority in major technical and programmatic decisions under time-critical conditions
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in spacecraft or constellation operations, including leadership of mission operations or GNC teams
Proven success operating or commissioning on-orbit spacecraft fleets (LEO preferred)
Expertise in automation, telemetry, and command systems for satellite constellations
Deep understanding of flight dynamics, GNC, and SSA principles
Experience with ground system architecture, mission planning, and operations tools
Strong background in operational reliability engineering and performance optimization
Hands-on familiarity with software and scripting languages (Python, MATLAB, C++, or equivalent) for automation and analysis
Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills in high-pressure environments
Preferred
Experience building autonomous operations frameworks or 'no human-in-the-loop' systems
Familiarity with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) or Earth observation missions
Prior experience interfacing with Space Force, FCC, NOAA, or international regulatory bodies
Passion for sustainable orbital operations and responsible satellite deployment
Company
E-Space
E-Space is bridging Earth & space with the most sustainable LEO space system, delivering real-time, anywhere comms, IoT & Smart-IoT services
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$50MKey Investors
Prime Movers Lab
2024-10-01Series Unknown
2022-02-07Seed· $50M
Leadership Team
Cindy (Huimin) Du
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-08-29
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