Mission Operations & Automation Engineer

Overview

As an Mission Operations & Automation Engineer, you will be in mission control for satellite operations, and responsible for the collection of critical telemetry to verify mission success. This role involves real-time problem-solving with data-driven decisions that impact the space environment, Turion Space, and government partners. Outside mission control, you will build the operational foundation, including authoring procedures, writing and testing automation, and performing mission planning for ground communications infrastructure supporting our DROID spacecraft and future missions. You will control ground systems from ground integration through launch and on-orbit operations, collaborating with hardware and software teams to ensure the ground segment is operated as designed. You will help ensure software and automation running the full system is safe, reliable, and capable of autonomously recovering from anomalies to maintain mission success. You will contribute to developing toolchains and automating operations to minimize required operator intervention.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform real-time ground segment operations according to timeline, procedures, and flight rules
• Support DROID operations as a member of the flight systems team
• Interface with external partners (private and government) to schedule / test / operate ground-to-space and ground-to-ground communication systems
• Own procedures, process improvements, configuration files, and scripting necessary for mission success
• Drive and support automation improvements for flawless execution of simultaneous missions with a small team of operators
• Work closely with hardware and software teams to ensure operational cadence and ease-of-use requirements are considered in their design
• Coordinate worldwide telemetry services for on-orbit activities
• Coordinate operator and asset schedules

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Skills and Experience :

ITAR Requirements

Benefits

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of Turion's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application / interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.

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