Operations Engineering M

The Mission Operations Engineer role ensures the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of spacecraft, payloads, and supporting ground systems throughout all mission phases. This position serves as a key interface between engineering, ground systems, and program leadership, executing command and control, monitoring spacecraft health and performance, identifying and mitigating anomalies, and optimizing mission outcomes. The role encompasses real‐time operations, planning, analysis, and cross-functional coordination to maintain mission success from launch through end‐of‐life.
Monitor spacecraft telemetry for health, status, and performance across all subsystems.
Perform trend analysis, anomaly detection, fault isolation, and recovery actions in coordination with subsystem experts.
Lead or contribute to mission planning, including daily/weekly planning cycles, maneuver planning, and configuration management.
Maintain and update operations procedures, flight rules, contingency plans, and documentation.
Coordinate with ground station service providers to ensure coverage, data flow, and outage resolution.
Provide on-call or shift support during critical operations and nominal on-orbit activities.
Track and report spacecraft status, mission performance metrics, and operational risks to internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure operational compliance with safety constraints, regulatory requirements, and configuration management processes.
Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, physics, computer science, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
Demonstrated experience in satellite or space mission operations, spacecraft engineering, or ground system operations.
Familiarity with mission planning tools, ground control software, and telemetry/command processing systems.
Experience working in real-time, high-reliability operations environments.
Willingness to support shift, on-call, or critical event operations as mission needs dictate.

Maneuver planning experience
Software/scripting capability (Python, MATLAB, STK, etc.)
Experience with government or commercial space operations standards (CCSDS, Range Safety, etc.)
Ownership - Lead the development and operation of EGSE systems across mission phases
Growth - Join a rapidly growing engineering team at the core of hardware execution
Compensation - Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, FSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing

S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.Join us in building the systems that enable Quantum’s spacecraft to launch, integrate, and operate with confidence.