Space Operations Mission Engineer

a.i. solutions is looking for a highly-motivated space mission engineer with a passion for aerospace. This person will work in a team environment as a space systems operations engineer for experimental satellite systems on the Prototype Operations-I (POPS-I) contract in support of U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command's Innovation and Prototyping Delta at Kirtland AFB, NM. The successful candidate should possess significant knowledge of satellite systems, systems engineering, software scripting, gathering user requirements, cloud-based systems, creating innovative approaches to solve challenges in the space systems domain, and building strong customer relationships. Ultimately, you will assist the space operations team to address customer and operator needs which lead to successful operation of critical prototype satellite systems. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to embrace the a.i. solutions mission of always meeting customer requirements and striving to exceed their expectations.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities:

• Possess an in-depth understanding of spacecraft systems and subsystems, procedures, and scripts, and be able to troubleshoot various technical issues without oversight
• Understand, modify, and automate ground operations SW scripts as needed
• Perform in-depth spacecraft subsystem and payload telemetry trending and analysis
• Develop, modify, update, and improve ground operations scripts, spacecraft tables, and spacecraft stored command sequences
• Develop and modify spacecraft subsystem and payload operations procedures
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor spacecraft anomalies, assist the customer for major anomalies, and develop/coordinate anomaly resolution plans and procedures
• Maintain spacecraft configurations and perform script, procedure, and spacecraft configuration management
• Assist in evaluating operator errors and associated root causes and corrective actions
• Gather, evaluate, and recommend user script needs in collaboration with space operations managers and program systems engineers
• Develop and maintain spacecraft training material for the mission operations team
• Assist with spacecraft and operational ground system testing
• Perform feasibility and vehicle safety analyses for spacecraft events and mission plans
• Determine appropriate commands/command blocks to perform off-nominal spacecraft operations and utilize a spacecraft simulator to reduce risk and validate approaches
• Provide briefings and updates to program leadership and the customer as required
• Typical 8-hour day shift expected, but may perform off-nominal hours assistance to space operations crews as required
• Act in an on-call capacity for critical ops events, which may occur at off-nominal hours

Minimum Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship
• Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering (Space Systems), Software Development, Software Engineering, Computer Science or other relevant field
• Experience in multiple script languages such as Python, Ruby, Perl, C# or other space operations related SW languages
• Proven work experience as a space mission engineer or similar role

Desired Background:

• Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering (Space Systems focus preferred), Software Development, Software Engineering, Computer Science or other relevant field
• 3+ years of experience in the space operations environment
• Strong communication and teamwork experience
• Knowledge of cloud-based design software such as AstroUX and COSMOS
• Ability to quickly connect in-person and in writing, and to actively listen and perceive the needs, values or opinions of others
• Proactivity in identifying and addressing challenges to include innovations that result in positive organizational impact

MAKE A MOVE, MAKE AN IMPACT.

a.i. solutions was founded over 25 years ago with a mission to MAKE AN IMPACT by exceeding expectations. A move to our team means using your passion and ingenuity to MAKE AN IMPACT through innovations, defending national security, and enabling access to space. MAKE A MOVE, to join a team driven by a shared ambition, and rewarded for individual contributions.

BENEFITS THAT MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Salary ranges from $115,000 to $140,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.
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• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Safe Harbor Plan, we contribute on Day #1
• Paid Parental leave for Mom & Dad
• Company Paid Life/AD&D
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness plans that reward wellbeing & work life harmony
• Free Mental Health Therapy