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Momentus · 1 day ago

Spacecraft Operations Engineer

San Jose, CA, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$120K/yr - $150K/yr

3+ years exp

Momentus is an early mover in the in-space transportation and infrastructure services, focusing on the commercialization of space. The Spacecraft Operations Engineer will operate the fleet of spacecraft, assist with mission ops planning, manage ground infrastructure, and resolve anomalies while collaborating with a diverse engineering team.

AerospaceSpace TravelTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist with configuration and testing of flight software

Support spacecraft checkout and testing prior to launch

Support on-orbit operations and flight anomaly resolution activities

Support spacecraft systems engineering team

Liaison with customers for hosted payload operations

Qualification

Automating spacecraft operationsMission con-ops executionPython software developmentFreeFlyerSTKData analysis for validationGround station networksWrittenAvionicsOrbital mechanicsSimulating spacecraft systemsTechnical communication skillsVerbal communication

Required

Experience with automating spacecraft operations

Experience executing mission con-ops

Experience with Python software development

Experience with FreeFlyer, STK, or similar software tools for mission design, analysis, and planning

Experience with using basic data analysis to validate system performance and identify anomalies

Experience interfacing with commercial ground station networks and a solid understanding of the ground to space communications chain

Excellent technical communications skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

BS degree in Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline

3+ years relevant experience

This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. Â§ 1324b(a)(3) is required