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Vast · 2 hours ago

Staff Mission Operations Engineer

Long Beach, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$183K/yr - $237K/yr

7+ years exp

Vast is a company focused on contributing to a future where billions of people thrive in space by building artificial gravity space stations. The Staff Mission Operations Engineer will be responsible for planning and executing spacecraft missions, working cross-functionally with engineers to ensure the successful operation of spacecraft systems and procedures.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Take extreme ownership of large impact initiatives working with engineers across disciplines to support the development of spacecraft operations procedures, flight rules, products & processes, culminating in the safe & successful operations of a newly launched spacecraft

Provide technical and operational leadership as the operations expert in planning for and execution of pre-flight testing and checkouts to ensure spacecraft and ground systems are ready for flight

Assist with leading the operation of Vast’s crewed and uncrewed missions for vehicle commissioning, on-orbit operations, anomaly resolution and final deorbit of the spacecraft

Perform deep-dive analysis of vehicle telemetry and deliver informed summaries as well as recommendations to missions stakeholders as well as to other engineering disciplines for further review & analysis

Formulate and lead the execution of workflows facilitating improvements to processes & systems with a focus on advancing Vast’s Mission Operations while maintaining Vast’s commitment to excellence

Plan the scope of and create training materials for conducting training for console operators

Strategize plans for and lead efforts to iteratively improve the Mission Systems, Mission Operations Software and other ground processes and collaborate with the Mission Systems Engineering & Ground Software Engineering teams to implement them

Work closely with Mission Management to ensure customer requirements are translated to a Concept of Operations that balances all needs

Mentor & coach junior Mission Operations Engineers, offering guidance and recommendations to ongoing workflows

Qualification

Spacecraft operations proceduresSpacecraft systems engineeringHuman spaceflight operationsTechnical leadershipSoftware Engineering C++Software Engineering GolangMatlabPython proficiencyTechnical writingCoachingCross-functional collaborationCritical thinkingMentorshipCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, software engineering, or other engineering discipline

7+ years of experience in the operation of complex systems

Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with other engineering disciplines

Demonstrated ability to critically think in high stress environments and rapidly evolving situations

Ability to disseminate critical engineering & technical information effectively and clearly

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong demonstrated technical leadership ability

Willing to support 24/7 operations during mission critical phases

Preferred

Experience in human spaceflight mission operations

Master's degree in a technical field

5+ years working in a spacecraft design, build, and test environment

Technical knowledge in spacecraft systems engineering (avionics, propulsion, attitude control, communications, orbital mechanics, life support systems, thermal and power control systems)

Technical knowledge in Space-to-Ground Communication Systems (RF, Ground Stations, Modems, Antenna Systems)

Experience building from scratch a system, process and team to perform complex operations of an aerospace system (launch vehicle, satellite, crew capsule)

Software Engineering Skills (C++, Golang, Javascript, React, Software Architecture, Databases, Cloud)

Matlab or Python/Octave Proficiency

Proficient at using the command line and scripting languages

Strong Technical Writing skills

Strong mentorship and leadership skills

Benefits

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

One Medical membership

ClassPass credits

Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health

Other discounts and perks

Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge

Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees

Company

Vast

Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.

Founded in 2021

Long Beach, California, US

501-1000 employees