Operations Engineer III Mission Operations

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is building the next generation of space superiority capabilities for national security space. As an Operations Engineer 3 you will plan simulate and execute missions for our RPO-class spacecraft—operating at the cutting edge of what's possible on orbit. You'll own the full lifecycle of spacecraft operations from developing and refining procedures to real-time mission execution anomaly resolution and post-mission analysis. Working at the intersection of operations and engineering you'll bring deep technical expertise to bear on some of the most complex and consequential missions in space while directly shaping the tools and systems that make them possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and execute both simulated and live spacecraft missions across all mission phases from early-orbit operations through complex Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) taskings
• Develop maintain and continuously improve spacecraft operations procedures drawing on deep expertise in flight software spacecraft hardware and ground systems to achieve mission objectives
• Monitor spacecraft telemetry and system health in real time during operations
• Identify on-orbit anomalies lead anomaly resolution planning and drive execution of corrective actions in coordination with engineering teams
• Conduct post-mission analysis and lessons-learned sessions to capture insights and drive continuous improvement of operational processes procedures and products
• Perform orbit state determination for cooperative non-cooperative and uncooperative space vehicles (SVs) and derive intent from observed behaviors
• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) to inform the development and refinement of flight software and ground system capabilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including systems GNC flight software ground software and hardware engineering—to support vehicle development integration and test activities

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of spacecraft operations experience preferably leading a team of operators
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering Systems Engineering Physics or a related technical field
• Experience coordinating across engineering and operations teams to translate mission requirements into executable procedures and system capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in high-pressure real-time mission environments with sound judgment and composure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Eligibility for a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering Astrodynamics or a related field
• Experience with Space Domain Awareness (SDA) including tracking orbit determination characterization and/or behavior analysis of resident space objects
• Prior experience with RPO missions on-orbit servicing inspection or multi-satellite constellation management
• Familiarity with national security space missions (DoD and/or IC) and the broader space domain awareness (SDA) enterprise
• Experience with GNC concepts relevant to proximity operations including relative navigation maneuver planning and safety zone management
• Proficiency with astrodynamics tools (e.g. AGI STK GMAT or equivalent) for mission planning and simulation
• Experience developing flight procedures and operational concept documentation
• Experience with ground system architecture command and telemetry processing and real-time mission data systems
• Experience supporting hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing
• Experience with anomaly investigation including fault tree analysis and corrective action reporting
• Scripting or programming proficiency (Python MATLAB or similar) to support integration of flight software ground software and operational processes
• Active TS/SCI clearance

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary:  $105000 - $170000
• Equity + Benefits including Health Dental Vision HRA/HSA options PTO and paid holidays 401K Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education location and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Colorado Springs. This is an onsite position.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature noise level inside or outside or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job including bending sitting lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application please follow the directions below.

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What We Do

Space was once the quietest place in the universe. Now it's crowded contested and confrontational.  We are True Anomaly: the only defense company focused exclusively on space defense. Founded in 2022 by ex-U.S. Space Force members True Anomaly designs and builds advanced systems for space superiority: agile and powerful spacecraft platforms mission software engineered for unmatched command and control and payloads tailored for precision sensing and effects.    True Anomaly is headquartered in Centennial CO with regional offices in Colorado Springs CO Long Beach CA and Washington D.C.  We are hiring and seeking exceptional talent to join True Anomaly from any technical industry or background to bring unique talents perspective and solutions. If you embrace complexity lead instead of follow showcase integrity over ego take ownership for outcomes and measure success by impact we want to hear from you.

Why Work With Us

True Anomaly exists to enable a secure stable and sustainable space environment for the US its allies and partners. We design and build spacecraft and software solutions for space superiority. If you are ready to contribute to the future of space defense we’d love to hear from you.

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