Spacecraft Operations Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Spacecraft Operations Engineer at Waypoint S plays a critical role in managing daily operations and supporting long-term missions within a large cross-functional team. Based on-site at the control center in El Segundo, California, the engineer utilizes proprietary and standard aerospace software alongside custom scripting tools to ensure effective mission planning, telemetry monitoring, and anomaly resolution. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility for reissuance and a deep expertise developed through over 10 years of relevant spacecraft operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate spacecraft missions and operations
• Monitor telemetry data to assess spacecraft health and status
• Identify and resolve anomalies during mission execution
• Conduct flight dynamics analysis to support mission objectives
• Perform system testing and validation of spacecraft functions
• Analyze operational data to improve mission performance
• Collaborate across teams to ensure mission success
• Generate detailed reports on mission status and outcomes

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of spacecraft operations experience
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field
• Proficient in satellite systems and telemetry analysis
• Expertise in mission planning and flight dynamics
• Experience with software tools for spacecraft operations, including proprietary mission software
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and team collaboration abilities
• U.S. citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance or TS/SCI held within the last six months with eligibility for reissuance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a SCIF environment
• Familiarity with custom scripting and aerospace software tools
• Ability to work full-time on-site in El Segundo, California

Waypoint Sierra Consultants provides professional aerospace services for the most demanding missions, supporting the acquisition, integration, and operation of the world’s most advanced space systems for defense and intelligence applications. We provide system engineering and integration support to numerous USSF space missions. Our team assists in all mission phases, from pre-acquisition through launch-site integration and on-orbit operations.

Company Description

Waypoint Sierra Consultants provides professional aerospace services for the most demanding missions, supporting the acquisition, integration, and operation of the world’s most advanced space systems for defense and intelligence applications. We provide system engineering and integration support to numerous USSF space missions. Our team assists in all mission phases, from pre-acquisition through launch-site integration and on-orbit operations.