Mission Operations Engineer I (Aerospace)

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Salary: $80,000–$95,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops advanced electronics for space applications and supports satellite and payload programs.

What you will do

• Support on-orbit satellite programs and help ensure mission objectives are met.
• Support mission requirements management, system modeling and simulation, operational documentation, and on-orbit procedure development.
• Support payload integration, laboratory integration, and formal testing, including Hardware in the Loop (HWIL) Flat Sat testing.
• Support satellite passes in the Payload Operations Center and execute mission operations procedures.
• Run Satellite Tool Kit (STK) and contribute to satellite pass contact plans.
• Execute daily standups and technical tasks based on program priorities under the guidance of Mission Operations and Systems Engineering leads.

Requirements

• US citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and hold a DoD Secret Clearance is required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• 0–3 years of experience in an engineering role.
• Broad understanding of satellite systems, payloads, space Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), electrical engineering, software, and testing.
• Ability to work with mission operations, satellite operations, and modeling and simulation environments.

Nice to have

• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance.
• Experience in a Mission Operations Center or Satellite Operations Center.
• Experience with modeling and simulation environments such as STK or AFSIM.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment supporting advanced space and satellite technology programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, and FMLA leave.
• Eligibility for a year-end bonus.