Mission Operations Engineer V - Satellite Operator

Location: Louisville, Colorado, United States; must be local to the work location. Office-based role with occasional telework and primarily nighttime, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Salary: $125,614.73–$218,419.64 annually. The posting also lists $1,000 under Salary.

Company

hirify.global provides aerospace and government-focused engineering and mission support services through Orion Space Solutions.

What you will do

• Monitor, track, and control satellite telemetry, tracking, and command systems.
• Execute and supervise mission plans for satellite maneuvers, orbit control, payload operations, and anomaly resolution.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and mitigate satellite and ground-station anomalies in real time.
• Analyze satellite telemetry datasets and prepare reports on spacecraft health and mission progress.
• Coordinate operations between internal teams, ground stations, contractors, and mission operations centers.
• Mentor junior satellite operators and maintain operational records, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• BS in a related technical field with 10–12 years of experience, MS with 8–10 years, or PhD with 5–7 years.
• At least 5 years of experience with satellite systems, ground-segment operations, or related projects.
• Deep knowledge of satellite telemetry, tracking, and command systems, orbital mechanics, spacecraft systems, and satellite communications.
• Experience with real-time spacecraft or ground-station monitoring and anomaly troubleshooting.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in critical situations.
• Must be local to Louisville, Colorado, and able to support primarily off-hours shifts and on-call coverage.

Nice to have

• Experience with orbital adjustments, payload operations, and satellite mission deployment.
• Familiarity with advanced ground-station systems and satellite control software.
• Knowledge of FCC, ITU, or NOAA regulations and cybersecurity practices.
• Programming, data scripting, or automation experience with Grafana, Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Experience mentoring junior operators or team members.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular, full-time employment with no security clearance required.
• Health, life, disability, retirement, savings, paid time off, and holiday benefits may be available depending on the position.
• Learning and development opportunities and wellness programs.
• Work includes access to satellite control centers and remote operation systems when required.