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Operations Engineer III, Mission Operations Verified today

True Anomaly · Colorado Springs, CO · Space Systems · first seen 2026-07-24
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Your Mission

You will plan, simulate, and execute missions for True Anomaly's RPO-class spacecraft. You'll own the full lifecycle of spacecraft operations, from developing procedures to real-time mission execution, anomaly resolution, and post-mission analysis. Working at the intersection of operations and engineering, you'll bring deep technical expertise to some of the most complex missions in space.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute both simulated and live spacecraft missions across all phases, from early-orbit operations through Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) taskings
  • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve spacecraft operations procedures, drawing on expertise in flight software, spacecraft hardware, and ground systems
  • Monitor spacecraft telemetry and system health in real time during operations
  • Identify on-orbit anomalies, lead anomaly resolution planning, and drive execution of corrective actions with engineering teams
  • Conduct post-mission analysis and lessons-learned sessions to improve operational processes and procedures
  • Perform orbit state determination for cooperative, non-cooperative, and uncooperative space vehicles and derive intent from observed behaviors
  • Provide subject matter expertise to inform development of flight software and ground system capabilities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, GNC, flight software, ground software, and hardware engineering on vehicle development, integration, and test

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of spacecraft operations experience, preferably leading a team of operators
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
  • Experience coordinating across engineering and operations teams to translate mission requirements into executable procedures and system capabilities
  • Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in high-pressure, real-time mission environments with sound judgment and composure
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Eligibility for a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, or related field
  • Experience with Space Domain Awareness (SDA), including tracking, orbit determination, characterization, and/or behavior analysis of resident space objects
  • Prior experience with RPO missions, on-orbit servicing, inspection, or multi-satellite constellation management
  • Familiarity with national security space missions (DoD and/or IC) and the broader space domain awareness enterprise
  • Experience with GNC concepts relevant to proximity operations, including relative navigation, maneuver planning, and safety zone management
  • Proficiency with astrodynamics tools such as AGI STK, GMAT, or equivalent for mission planning and simulation
  • Experience developing flight procedures and operational concept documentation
  • Experience with ground system architecture, command and telemetry processing, and real-time mission data systems
  • Experience supporting hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing
  • Experience with anomaly investigation, including fault tree analysis and corrective action reporting
  • Scripting or programming proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or similar to support integration of flight software, ground software, and operational processes
  • Active TS/SCI clearance

Compensation

  • Base Salary: $105,000 - $150,000
  • Equity participation as part of total compensation package
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • HSA/HRA options
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Fitness reimbursement

Work Location

Onsite in Colorado Springs, CO.

ITAR Compliance

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.