York Space Systems

Mission Operations Director

Greenwood Village, CO, United States

$185-220k

Full Time

2 months ago

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Job description

Salary: $185,00 - $220,000

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next-generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York's complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York's existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively.

York Space Systems is seeking a Director for Spacecraft Mission Operations. Mission operators will work with a small, dynamic team to support day-to-day operations. During periods of key deliverables or anomaly resolution, Mission Operations staff will be required to work day, swing, and night shifts. Mission Operations staff will also create documentation and artifacts necessary to train and execute satellite operations. The Director will be managing the Mission Operations staff as well as set and enforce policies and processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Hire, lead and develop a team of diverse technical mission operations personnel
Interface with program management, customer and other functional leadership in a collaborative manner
Direct on-console tasks for real-time operations and anomaly investigations for multiple missions
Lead the development of procedures for mission operations and spacecraft mission planning
Lead and the development and execution of operator and customer training
Monitor health and safety of space and ground segments
Support mission integration into the operations center

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent leadership skills in a fast paced environment
Excellent organization and communication skills
Ability to deliver technical briefings to high level customer personnel
Have a positive “can-do” attitude
Work well in both a team environment and executing individual tasks
BS degree in engineering, computer science, or relevant technical field
Previous satellite operations center experience
General knowledge of spacecraft subsystems, orbit dynamics, and ground systems
Experience with the following:
Functional management, hiring, people development, mentoring
Space situational awareness
Program management concepts (product delivery, schedules, proposals, task management)
Training material development and delivery

York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.