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Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future.
Job Responsibility:
Serve as mission lead across all phases of spacecraft operations, including pre-launch planning, launch and commissioning, anomaly response, and routine operations
Lead the development of mission CONOPS, procedures, and commissioning plans in collaboration with subsystem and ground software teams
Leverage familiarity of ground command scripts and utilities to support CONOPS execution, troubleshoot issues, and guide the development or refinement of automation tools
Manage and triage real-time operational anomalies
lead root cause investigations and coordinate cross-team mitigation efforts
Lead the verification and validation of mission operations requirements for ground and flight segments, ensuring alignment with operational concepts, procedures, and readiness objectives
Oversee integrated testing of ground and flight systems to validate operational readiness
Evaluate operational risks and readiness across mission phases
identify limitations in operational plans, procedures, or CONOPS, and propose alternatives to ensure safe and effective mission execution
Lead technical exchanges with customers and stakeholders
communicate risks, readiness, and mission planning decisions clearly and effectively
Own the development and maintenance of key mission documentation, including timelines, procedures, training, and customer deliverables
Identify opportunities to improve mission operations workflows, automation, or tooling, and drive collaboration with operations, subsystem, and ground software teams to deliver scalable, long-term solutions
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, design feedback, and operations training
May include personnel management responsibilities
Other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
6–10 years of experience in satellite or mission operations, including customer-facing roles
Demonstrated success leading mission operations through commissioning and anomaly resolution
Strong understanding of the full satellite mission lifecycle, including CONOPS development, launch, commissioning, nominal operations, and decommissioning
Experience with operational procedure development, flight product generation, and V&V of ground/flight systems
Demonstrated ability to lead mission operations independently, including ownership of planning, execution, and cross-team coordination
Proficiency in writing and reviewing operational ground scripts and utilities
Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience interfacing with customers and contributing to technical reviews
Ability to work effectively on both small and large engineering teams in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
The ability to obtain and maintain a clearance
Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education
What we offer:
Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire date
Life insurance
401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave