Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer II
1 day ago
Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems, enabling ambitious space missions globally. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, and our Neutron rocket will launch mega constellations in the future. Our space systems business includes satellites and components for over 1,700 missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope and NASA Psyche Mission.
Space Systems TeamOur Space Systems team designs, creates, and assembles satellites for missions across commercial, government, and defense sectors. We work on satellite hardware and software, including solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels, and star trackers.
Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer IIThis role is based at Rocket Lab's office in Littleton, CO, and is responsible for the operations development and on-orbit operations of Rocket Lab's Photon satellites. The Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer II will develop Concepts of Operations for new missions, build and test flight scripts, and execute on-orbit operations on console in Rocket Lab Mission Control Center.
Key Responsibilities:- Work with launch operations, spacecraft subsystem and systems engineers, flight software, program management, and ground support to build outcomes and products that support the team.
- Support rigorous schedules during spacecraft ground-based testing, launch windows, and on-orbit operations.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders across disciplines, highlighting success and learning from failures.
- Develop, review, and approve Mission Operations deliverables, including procedures, robot test results, and CONOPS.
- Provide feedback, mentorship, and support for other team members.
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, systems, software engineering, or other engineering degree.
- 8+ years of direct experience in space mission design, satellite subsystems, ground systems, or spacecraft operations.
- Prior experience in spacecraft operations and satellite command and control.
- CI/CD pipeline familiarity, version control, and cloud infrastructure.
- Adept with Linux systems and software development experience with Python and C++ languages.
- Experience with building Fault Detection, Implementation, and Recovery (FDIR) scripting and testing.
- Experience with software testing/validation on assets like Flatsat or Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) rigs, and robot testing.
- Low Earth Orbit or interplanetary mission program experience.
- Exposure to ground station operations and providers, across one-off and constellation missions.
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