Turion Space

Mission Operations & Automation Engineer

Irvine, California, United States

Full Time

6 minutes ago

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Job description

As an Mission Operations & Automation Engineer, you will be in mission control for satellite operations, and ultimately responsible for the collection of all of the critical telemetry that we need to verify mission success. This is an opportunity for impactful problem-solving in real-time while making data-driven decisions that impact the space environment, the US government, and Turion Space. While not in mission control, you will have the opportunity to build the operational foundation that we require, including authoring procedures, writing and testing automation, and performing mission planning for all of the ground communications infrastructure supporting our DROID spacecraft and future spacecraft. You will be in direct control of the ground systems throughout the mission, starting with ground integration through launch and on-orbit operations. You will work with subsystem responsible engineers, software engineers, and electrical design engineers to understand and evaluate how the ground segment assets should be operated and execute that vision. As a cross-disciplinary expert, you will ensure that the software and automation running the full system is safe and reliable. This will require you to update software that not only alerts you to issues but also safely recovers the system autonomously from myriad anomalies, ensuring continued mission success. You will help develop and refine the toolchains needed to make daily operations more accessible. Through a process of continuous improvement and automated data review, you will automate the operations of the system to the point of minimal operator intervention.

Key Responsibilities

Perform real-time ground segment operations according to timeline, procedures, and flight rules
Support DROID operations as a member of the flight systems team
Interface with external partners (private and government) to schedule/test/operate ground-to-space and ground-to-ground communication systems
Own procedures, process improvements, configuration files, and scripting necessary for mission success
Drive and support automation improvements for flawless execution of simultaneous missions and an increasing manifest with a small team of operators
Work closely with hardware and software teams to ensure operational cadence and ease of use requirements are considered in their design
Coordinate worldwide telemetry services for on-orbit activities
Coordinate operator and asset schedules

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline
Strong programming skills
1+ years of operations experience with spacecraft, ground stations, or other complex communication systems
1+ years of project or industry experience with RF, controls, flight software, spacecraft, and/or communications systems
Must be willing to support extended hours and weekends when necessary to support critical project timelines

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience working with government organizations (USAF, NASA, FAA, FCC, NTIA, etc.)
Experience/familiarity with front end and backend web development
Experience working with and organizing technical data with strong attention to detail
Experience developing link budgets and other engineering calculations related to system specification and design
LEO, MEO, and/or lunar orbit ground station operations and engineering experience
Manipulation and use of tracking and orbit determination files, formats, and tools
Experience working on technical teams in a rapidly changing, highly demanding environment
Solid fundamental knowledge of networks, electronics, math, engineering, and physics
Creative approach to problem-solving, engineering, and design with exceptional analytical skills
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Experience with Python
Experience with Ruby
Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
Familiarity with Linux-based operating systems
Experience with automating complex systems