Senior Missions Operations Manager

Senior Mission Operations Manager

Space Infrastructure

Seed-Stage Deep Tech Startup

$135,000 - $225,000 + Early-Stage Equity

The Company

• Transforming space infrastructure by turning single-use orbital missions into a sustainable two-way highway.
• Backed by top aerospace venture funds with fully funded flight operations for upcoming Falcon 9 mission.

Why Join?

• Complete end-to-end operational ownership: run the first mission on orbit and bring the spacecraft home.
• Build the entire mission operations architecture from zero: CONOPs, flight rules, procedures, and MOC.
• Serve as Flight Director on console for first-of-kind reusable satellite flights.
• Direct collaboration with founders and elite engineering leadership in a zero-red-tape environment.
• Scale into the fleet flight operations leader for follow-on commercial and defense programs.

The Role

A technical, hands-on leadership role where you will:

• Author Concept of Operations (CONOPs), flight rules, console procedures, and real-time anomaly playbooks.
• Stand up the Mission Operations Center (MOC), integrate ground networks, and execute mission rehearsals.
• Hire, train, and certify console operators and flight controllers for 24/7 on-orbit operations.
• Serve as Mission Manager / Flight Director on console with Go/No-Go authority during launch and flight.
• Manage real-time flight coordination with SpaceX, KSAT ground stations, range safety, and recovery teams.
• Lead post-flight debriefs and translate orbital flight data into vehicle block upgrades.

The Essential Requirements

• 7+ years in aerospace or high-stakes hardware programs with program management and flight ops experience.
• Direct console time as Flight Director, Mission Manager, or Lead Controller with live operational authority.
• Demonstrated experience authoring CONOPs, flight rules, operational procedures, and emergency playbooks.
• Technical fluency across GNC, FSW, Avionics, and Ground Systems.
• US Person status required for ITAR/EAR compliance; based on-site in Denver, CO.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Direct experience with atmospheric reentry, orbital sample return, or gliding/capsule recovery operations.
• Prior experience standing up a Mission Operations Center (MOC) or ops organization from scratch.
• Working knowledge of FAA Part 450, range safety standards, and ground station networks (KSAT/CCSDS).

If you are interested in this role, please apply with your resume through this site.

Disclaimer

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race, religion or belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender, and/or gender reassignment, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from anyone for this role. Attis Global Ltd operates as an employment agency and employment business. More information can be found at attisglobal.com.

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