Hiring: Operations Engineer III, Mission Operations Company: True Anomaly Location: Colorado Springs, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 10:29:05 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : MATLAB, Python About the job Experience: •Prior experience with RPO missions, on-orbit servicing, inspection, or multi-satellite constellation management •Operational familiarity with national security space missions (DoD and/or IC) and the broader space domain awareness (SDA) enterprise •Proficiency with astrodynamics tools (e.g., AGI STK, GMAT, or equivalent) for mission planning and simulation Required Skills: •Plan and execute both simulated and live spacecraft missions across all mission phases, from early-orbit operations through complex Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) taskings •Develop, maintain, and continuously improve spacecraft operations procedures, drawing on deep expertise in flight software, spacecraft hardware, and ground systems to achieve mission objectives •Monitor spacecraft telemetry and system health in real time during operations •Identify on-orbit anomalies, lead anomaly resolution planning, and drive execution of corrective actions in coordination with engineering teams •Conduct post-mission analysis and lessons-learned sessions to capture insights and drive continuous improvement of operational processes, procedures, and products •Perform orbit state determination for cooperative, non-cooperative, and uncooperative space vehicles (SVs) and derive intent from observed behaviors •Provide subject matter expertise (SME) to inform the development and refinement of flight software and ground system capabilities •Partner cross-functionally with cross-functional teams—including systems, GNC, flight software, ground software, and hardware engineering—to support vehicle development, integration, and test activities Qualifications: •5+ years of spacecraft operations experience, preferably leading a team of operators •Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field •Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in high-pressure, real-time mission environments with sound judgment and composure •Excellent written and verbal communication skills •Eligibility for a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance •Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Colorado Springs. This is an onsite position. •Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, or a related field Compensation: •$105,000 - $150,000 / year •Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!