Senior Mission Operator
CesiumAstroSatellite Communications company
Westminster, United StatesSenior
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About the role
TL;DR
Monitors spacecraft health, executes commands, and ensures mission success.
- •CesiumAstro is seeking a Senior Mission Operator to lead systems engineering activities for complex spacecraft and aerospace systems.
- •This role involves ensuring mission success through technical leadership and collaboration.
- •Key Responsibilities Monitor spacecraft health and performance during operations.
- •Execute spacecraft command sequences and operational procedures.
- •Identify, document, and escalate spacecraft anomalies.
- •Support launch, early orbit, and end-of-life activities.
- •Collaborate with engineering and mission operations teams.
- •Requirements Basic understanding of spacecraft operations, orbital mechanics, and telemetry.
- •Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
- •Experience with mission control software and ground control systems.
- •Proficiency with Linux or UNIX operating systems preferred.
- •Experience with collaboration and issue tracking tools.
Required skills
LinuxPythonBashGitJiraConfluence
Domain expertise
aerospacedefense
Tech stack
LinuxPythonBashGitJiraConfluence