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Sceye · 1 month ago

Mission Operations Engineer – Ground Systems

Sceye is a high-growth technology company focused on building advanced communication and remote sensing infrastructure through stratospheric platforms. The Operations Engineer – Ground Systems will play a crucial role in developing and operating mission-critical ground systems, collaborating with various teams to ensure the performance and reliability of aerospace systems.

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Hiring Manager
Linda Filocha, SHRM-SCP
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Responsibilities

Automate test procedures, capture results, and document anomalies
Develop intuitive interfaces that help operators identify issues and monitor key telemeters
Author scripts or test applications to validate functionality and performance
Create UI components for test and simulator tools
Submit software change requests and support validation during feature development
Manage and maintain test environments (hardware and software)
Perform system administration on Linux-based platforms
Apply networking skills to manage distributed ground systems
Interface with RF hardware and SDRs to validate signal processing and communications
Develop or use simulation and visualization tools to model system behavior
Integrate results into system acceptance and validation workflows
Support and troubleshoot systems operating BLOS, addressing data latency and accuracy challenges

Qualification

Ground control system designLinux system administrationScripting PythonScripting RubyData analysisHuman-factor design principlesSoftware-defined radio (SDR)Simulation modelingTroubleshooting mindsetProactiveCuriousEffective communicationDetail-orientedAdaptableCollaborativeInnovative

Required

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, software, computer engineering, or a physical science (emphasis on lab/research experience)
5+ years of professional experience in ground control system (GCS) design and/or testing
Experience testing aerospace systems
Strong Linux skills and basic system administration knowledge
Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python or Ruby preferred)
Ability to write, audit, and maintain test scripts, validation code, and UIs for internal tools
Understanding of human-factor design principles for UI/UX
Experience with data analysis and aggregation of large datasets
Ability to interpret requirements and demonstrate verification/validation methods

Preferred

Hands-on experience with software-defined radios (SDR) or RF hardware
Familiarity with simulation modeling and visualization tools
Experience with Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) communications and related interfaces

Benefits

Chef-Prepared Lunches – Fresh, onsite meals to keep you fueled and focused.
Snacks & Refreshments – Enjoy a variety of snacks and drinks available throughout the day.
Wellness Perks – Access to a gym, pickleball court, and an outdoor dog kennel.
Dog-Friendly Environment – Bring your four-legged friends to work and enjoy a pet-welcoming space.
Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, with over 82% of premiums covered—and 100% for everything else.
401(k) with Match – Company contributions that are yours from day one.
High-Performance Culture – Join a collaborative, inclusive environment where your work helps shape the future of aerospace.

Company

Sceye

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Sceye is a material science company that is leading the development of a new generation of high-altitude platform stations

H1B Sponsorship

Sceye has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (1)
2022 (2)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$65M
Key Investors
SoftBankMawarid HoldingKittyHawk
2025-06-25Series C· $15M
2024-09-17Series C
2021-08-04Series B· $50M

Leadership Team

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David Kim
Chief Technology Officer
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