Mission Operations Engineer

Job overview

The Mission Operations Engineer role is onsite in Merritt Island, FL; fully remote candidates located within the United States will also be considered. Compensation is not specified. The engineer supports Airbus U.S. satellite and space mission systems across their lifecycle, from concept and system definition through launch and on-orbit operations. The role develops mission operations products, procedures, test capabilities, and ground-system requirements, while contributing to mission systems architecture. This work supports reliable spacecraft operations, integration, verification, validation, and operational readiness.

What you'll do

• Develop system test tools, processes, and methods
• define spacecraft operating modes, transitions, constraints, and requirements
• author operations documents and test plans
• develop and verify nominal, off-nominal, and contingency procedures
• automate mission operations capabilities
• coordinate training
• support integration, verification, validation, commissioning, and on-orbit operations
• define ground software requirements and interfaces
• develop end-to-end testing capabilities
• support mission systems architecture, requirements, trade studies, and technical reviews.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mission operations engineer

merritt island fl

remote within the u.s. considered

airbus u.s. space & defense

satellite systems

spacecraft operations

ground software

systems engineering

mission testing

u.s. citizenship required

security clearance

periodic travel under 20%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Fully remote candidates located within the U.S. may be considered. U.S. citizenship is required; ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance is required. Periodic travel under 20% and occasional international travel are stated.

About the employer

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Space Research and Technology. Sector: 92.