About the Role
The role involves managing critical aspects of COSP operations, supporting mission integrity, and ensuring alignment across technical and operational workflows.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily COSP system operations and performance monitoring
- Ensure compliance with established space mission protocols and standards
- Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve system anomalies
- Maintain accurate logs and documentation for all operational activities
- Support integration of COSP functions with broader mission systems
- Respond to operational alerts and initiate corrective actions
- Participate in mission readiness reviews and operational planning
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams during critical mission phases
- Verify data integrity and transmission accuracy from satellite systems
- Assist in developing and updating operational procedures
- Conduct routine system audits and performance evaluations
- Provide technical input for system upgrades and enhancements
- Train team members on COSP protocols and best practices
- Monitor regulatory requirements affecting operations
- Escalate technical issues to appropriate engineering resources
- Support contingency planning for system failures
- Maintain communication with ground station operators
- Ensure cybersecurity standards are followed in data handling
- Track key performance indicators for operational efficiency
- Contribute to post-mission analysis and reporting
Nice to Have
- Master's degree in aerospace engineering or related field
- Experience with LEO satellite operations
- Background in mission control operations
- Certification in project management or systems engineering
- Direct experience with COSP or similar systems
- Knowledge of ground station networks
- Experience in 24/7 operational support roles
- Familiarity with automated scheduling systems
- Track record of leading operational improvements
- Prior work in defense or civil space programs
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote and on-site work
Team
Part of a specialized team focused on mission operations and space systems
Security Requirements
Applicants must be able to meet ITAR and U.S. government security requirements. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required for access to certain systems and data.
Work Environment
This role operates in a fast-paced technical setting with occasional on-call responsibilities. Work may involve time-sensitive decision-making during satellite passes or system events.
Available for qualified candidates
