Lead Operations Engineer

Colorado Springs, COfull timeOn Site

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$150k–$250k

H1B: no

Trueanomalyinc Lead Operations Engineer owns Mission Operations deliverables for spacecraft program from business development through live operations and disposal. Acts as generalist systems engineer integrating specialist subsystem teams into operable spacecraft and mission.

Responsibilities

Own all Mission Operations deliverables for a given satellite program — from BD/proposal phase, through CONOPS development and AI&T, into live operations and disposal.
Serve as the integrating generalist engineer across subsystem teams (GNC, FSW, FDIR, propulsion, thermal, ground, RF, avionics, EE), tying specialist work into a unified, operable mission design.
Define, scope, and task the Operations team's work for the program — build the plan and drive execution.
Lead and mentor a small, multidisciplinary team of ~4–5 engineers.
Contribute engineering and operational content to business development proposals.
Develop and mature CONOPS from early concept through operations.
Support AI&T as a systems-level generalist, and lead anomaly investigation and resolution across the program.
Represent Operations in cross-functional design reviews and program milestones.
Support critical mission phases (launch, early orbit, RPO events) as needed.

Qualification

Experience leading smallAble to obtain and maintain a UMaster's degree in a related disciplineExperience with missile defenseExperience with relative navigationFamiliarity with Atlassian tools (Jira

Required

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (aerospace/astronautical preferred).
Roughly 10+ years of experience in the space industry, or equivalent depth.
Strong engineering fundamentals with demonstrated technical depth across multiple spacecraft subsystems.
Experience leading small, cross-functional teams of engineers spanning multiple disciplines.
Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
Willing to work on-site in Colorado Springs or Denver.

Preferred

Master's degree in a related discipline.
Experience with missile defense
Experience across the full satellite program lifecycle — BD/proposals, CONOPS development, AI&T, and live operations.
In-depth knowledge of spacecraft subsystems, especially GNC and flight software (FSW).
Experience with relative navigation, rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO), and closed-loop target tracking and maneuvering.
Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
Proficiency in one or more programming languages and comfort with basic scripting.
Experience supporting USSF and/or Intelligence Community space defense missions (space control / orbital warfare).

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Equity/RSU
Parental Leave

Company

Trueanomalyinc

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