Job Description

• Plan and lead the development and implementation of operations across a variety of unique Rendezvous, Proximity Operations and Docking (RPOD) missions including developing nominal and contingency operations plans throughout the mission lifecycle.
• Oversee the operations concept for multiple missions including requirement creation and decomposition, interface development and control, scripting and procedures.
• Coordinate the ground segment and software team in the development of mission analysis tools and mission operations tools.
• Lead the planning and design of launch & operations milestone reviews, such as Mission Rehearsals and Operations Readiness Reviews with a multitude of subcontractors and partners.
• Evolve mission objectives into system solutions with a focus on satellite ground operations that account for the maturity of the design and available technology.
• Advocate for the principles of systems-thinking across all phases of projects, including requirements development, mission architecture, design compliance, verification, and operations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in satellite operations engineering including time spent on console in a satellite mission operations center.
• Experience with systems engineering principles and tools across space and ground segments.
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Collaborative communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently, as part of a team, and to provide mentoring across the team in satellite operations.
• Flexibility to thrive in a dynamic and agile environment, meeting challenges such as balancing the system engineering needs of programs at different stages of maturity and enabling successful remote collaboration with various teams around the world.
• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or PhD in science, technology, engineering or math, or equivalent experience.

Additional Information

Deadline to apply is April 15, 2025.

** Salary range:** $155-185k. The salary range represents the low and high end of the Astroscale U.S. Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, knowledge, and ability as applicable to the role.

Please note Astroscale U.S. is a U.S. Government registered, export control compliant company, as such applicants should be a U.S. person or U.S. citizen.
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Astroscale U.S. is committed to creating a diverse environment and we pursue and embrace a variety of thinking, beliefs, and ways of life that are international, open-minded, and inclusive.