Space Operations Specialist

Space Operations SpecialistAegis Aerospace is seeking a motivated and talented Space Operations Specialist to join our Space Flight Systems (SFS) team in Houston, Texas. The SFS team implements Aegis Aerospace's commercial Space Testing as a Service (STaaS) line of business, which customers use to obtain spaceflight heritage for new products, reduce risk associated with emerging technologies, and conduct scientific research in space and on the surface of the Moon. STaaS is enabled by the MISSE Flight Facility (MISSE-FF), TAMU-SPIRIT, and AMMP platforms attached to the International Space Station, along with Aegis Aerospace's M1 free-flying satellite bus and a lunar surface platform scheduled for launch in 2027. The Space Operations Specialist will monitor and operate these platforms and their integrated payloads while supporting mission planning, anomaly response, operations-product development, data management, hardware testing, and future lunar operations.ResponsibilitiesRegularly monitor the health and status of Aegis platforms and integrated payloads to ensure they remain in proper operating condition.Perform nominal and contingency platform operations.Serve as a primary operations point of contact with NASA's International Space Station Payload Operations Center.Develop, maintain, and continuously improve operational products, including flight rules, console procedures, daily logs, and related documentation.Support or lead technical analyses related to platform and payload operations.Develop a thorough understanding of platform designs and contribute to upgrade, maintenance, and troubleshooting discussions.Retrieve, store, organize, and process platform sensor data and imagery.Support lunar payload hardware testing and the development of associated operational processes.Support mission-requirements verification and delivery activities.Clearly and concisely report the status of assigned tasks and initiatives. Communicate daily activities, operational concerns, and relevant updates to other team members.Occasionally work an extended or adjusted schedule when required to support mission operations.Travel as necessary to support program and mission requirements.Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsExcellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.Highly dependable, self-motivated, and accountable.Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.Strong organizational, time-management, and project-management skills.Proficiency with standard office software, including Microsoft Office.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong interpersonal and relationship-management abilities.Comfortable communicating and working with senior executives, scientists, engineers, customers, and external mission partners.Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to pass a government background check.Preferred QualificationsAssociate or bachelor's degree in engineering, aerospace, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related technical discipline.Experience supporting satellite, spacecraft, or payload operations.Experience with spacecraft or payload commanding and anomaly resolution.Experience with spacecraft or payload mission planning and orbital analysis.Experience developing operational procedures, technical documentation, or training materials.Familiarity with engineering principles and technical concepts.Knowledge of human spaceflight, the Low-Earth Orbit environment, launch operations, or cislunar operations.Familiarity with Linux operating systems.Familiarity with Python or C++.Understanding of computer networks and file-transfer protocols.Pay RangeExpected salary range is $90,000-$110,000 per year based on education, experience, and any relevant certifications.Application InstructionsResumes must be submitted in month/year format to be considered. Candidates must be fully truthful in their application. Dishonesty or misrepresentation may result in disqualification.Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents eligible to pass a government background check will be considered.