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Mission Operations Engineer

Mission Operations Engineer

CompanyStoke Space
LocationCape Canaveral, FL, USA, Kent, WA, USA
Salary$144100 – $312200
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in mission operations, launch systems, or a related aerospace field.
  • Proven experience in vehicle automation, telemetry analysis, and operational command and control.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, especially in high-stakes, real-time environments.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with multidisciplinary teams and provide guidance under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and refine automation systems to support real-time mission operations and streamline launch day processes.
  • Own the Nova Vehicle CONOPS from launch pad evacuation through lift off.
  • Build systems for and, on launch day, to monitor telemetry from the Nova launch vehicle and assess real-time launch commit criteria.
  • Own the implementation of mission specific challenges like downrange vehicle telemetry, hardware change implementation and operations improvements.
  • Work with Kent and Moses Lake teams to streamline integrated vehicle testing as a continuation into Launch Site processing and Launch Operations.
  • Aggregate and synthesize engineering inputs from subject matter experts to enable and inform critical decision-making.
  • Collaborate closely with the Vehicle Controller, advising on launch sequence adjustments and anomaly resolution when needed.
  • Lead the monitoring of vehicle stages through the flight phase, coordinating smooth handoff to orbital operations or recovery teams.
  • Drive the continuous improvement of launch day CONOPS to increase operational efficiency and mission success.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Expertise in reusable launch systems.
  • Familiarity with mission control software and systems integration.
  • Experience in developing launch commit criteria and real-time response protocols.