We are currently seeking a Flight Operations Lead to join our Operations team in support of the development and execution of spacecraft missions as part of our contract with the Space Development Agency (SDA). As a vital part of our operations, you will play a pivotal role in the lifecycle management of spacecraft operations, including launch, commissioning, and mission sustainment.

The Flight Operations Lead is a leadership role within our Flight Operations organization. This role is responsible for the development and execution of operations throughout the entire spacecraft lifecycle. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead the Mission Operations and Sustainment team with technical expertise and strong leadership qualities.
• Manage mission operations requirements, including decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation.
• Develop and validate mission operations products, tools, and operator training material.
• Formulate comprehensive operational plans covering all mission phases, from pre-launch to mission conclusion.
• Create and maintain a pre-launch simulation environment to verify operational procedures and subsystem functionality.
• Plan spacecraft operations, including launch and on-orbit activities.
• Guide rehearsals, test events, and early operations, while tracking technical progress.
• Verify and validate mission operations through various testing methods and provide leadership and guidance within project teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in System Engineering or related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
• Thorough understanding of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles
• Willing and able to obtain TS/SCI level US government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in mission operations, spacecraft commissioning, and payload or subsystem design.
• Strong background in mission management, command and control, and mission data processing.
• Knowledge of ground systems, terminals, and infrastructure.
• Experience in mission integration, operations readiness, rehearsals, and launch support.
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes, including requirements development and change management.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team. Additional experience in developing mission operations products and ground system artifacts.
• Background in software, hardware engineering, integration, test engineering, or related disciplines.
• Proficiency with simulation tools, test benches, or FlatSats.
• Experience with Atlassian Tools such as Confluence and Jira.
• Ability to train Spacecraft Engineers and Online Operations Engineers effectively.
• Proficiency with Command and Control (C2) and mission planning software.
• Experience with NASA and US government spacecraft and mission requirements.
• Familiarity with commercial satellite communications networks and ground systems.
• Demonstrated ability to translate requirements into design and to solve complex technical challenges.
• A record of successful product and mission management.
• A combined 10 years' experience in spacecraft operations, mission profile design, and/or systems engineering.
• Capacity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced collaborative environment.
• Active Secret or above security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required.