Staff Mission Operations Engineer at Turion Space · LumiJobs

Qualification

Prior GEO operational experienceDemonstrated technical leadershipScripting experience (PythonEnthusiasm for working on smallStaff Mission Operations Salary Range

Required

5+ years experience in mission operations, spacecraft operations engineering, or related aerospace operations roles.
Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Prior GEO operational experience, RPO/RPOD experience, and/or mission planning experience.
Expert-level understanding of mission operations concepts including constraints, procedures, ground systems, anomalies, and test‐to‐flight workflows.
Experience owning and developing operational processes, procedures, flight rules, and constraints.
Experience leading operational activities, rehearsals, and real‐time operations across multiple mission phases.
Demonstrated technical leadership, including leading operational projects to completion and mentoring engineers.
Strong cross‐disciplinary communication skills with the ability to build alignment between engineering and operations teams.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and solve complex technical and operational issues with little oversight.
Must be a US citizen with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred

6+ years experience in mission operations, spacecraft operations engineering, or related aerospace operations roles.
Experience across the full lifecycle of a space mission (design, integration, testing, rehearsals, commissioning, operations).
Experience establishing operational approaches for a new vehicle, new mission type, of first-of-kind operation.
Working proficiency with mission risk frameworks (hazards, FMEA, fault trees) and readiness assessments.
Scripting experience (Python, Ruby) for operations automation, analysis, or workflow improvements.
Enthusiasm for working on small, fast‐paced teams in rapidly evolving mission environments.
Staff Mission Operations Salary Range: $175,000 - $225,000 USD
Employees may be asked to support alternate shifts, extended shifts, and/or travel during peak work periods.

Staff Mission Operations Engineer

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Benefits

Company

Turion Space

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