Operations Engineer III, Mission Operations Verified today

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 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 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 and derive intent from observed behaviors
• Provide subject matter expertise 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

Required 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 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 enterprise
• Experience with GNC concepts relevant to proximity operations, including relative navigation, maneuver planning, and safety zone management
• Proficiency with astrodynamics tools such as 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 in Python, MATLAB, or similar to support integration of flight software, ground software, and operational processes
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Compensation

• Base Salary: $105,000 - $170,000
• Equity plus benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401(k), and Parental Leave
• Actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

Work Location

This is an onsite position. Successful candidates will be located near Colorado Springs, Colorado.