Architect the operational ConOps for Elytra missions, owning the operational interpretation of spacecraft design
Own and approve Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and ground system architectures supporting long-duration and multi-role missions
Lead system-level validation and verification campaigns from early integration through sustained operations readiness
Define the operational standards for Elytra missions, including procedure structure, automation philosophy, and command authority models
Chair cross-functional Working Groups, resolving complex technical tradeoffs between spacecraft design and operational risk
Build and maintain the long-term roadmap for operations product development as the mission evolves
Set the strategy for internal operations software and tooling, ensuring scalability and reliability across years of operations
Define requirements for simulator fidelity, integration, and validation; approve test plans and readiness criteria
Serve in senior console or leadership roles during critical operations, anomalies, and maneuver campaigns
Provide authoritative direction to the operations team and mission leadership during high-impact events

5 to 12+ years of professional aerospace experience with a focus on spacecraft operations and mission lifecycle ownership
Proven leadership of major mission phases or long-duration spacecraft operations campaigns
Experience architecting ground systems, simulation campaigns, and operational frameworks from requirements to execution
Experience operating in CUI environments and designing workflows intended to scale into classified mission operations.
Strong proficiency in automation and mission-data processing tools
Desired Experience as a Flight Director, Lead Mission Controller, or equivalent role
Expertise in Ground Readiness Testing, DITL simulations, and sustained on-orbit operations governance
Active or previously held U.S. Government security clearance (Secret, TS, or TS/SCI)
Experience supporting classified or secure flight operations (DoD, NRO, or other national security missions)
Familiarity with cross-domain solutions (CDS) and managing operational workflows across classified and unclassified systems

Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer III

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