Found Description
Operations Engineer II
Based at our Auckland Production Complex, you’ll take ownership of spacecraft operations across a diverse and growing fleet—from LEO constellations to deep space exploration missions. You’ll design how they’re operated, shaping automation, software, and mission success from concept to re‑entry. You’ll collaborate with world‑class engineers across propulsion, flight software, GNC, and mission design—turning ambitious ideas into reality, fast.
Responsibilities
- Command and operate spacecraft with automation at the core
- Develop and test ground and flight software for long‑term missions
- Build robust operational scripts and telemetry/FDIR configurations
- Lead validation using simulation tools (HITL, flatsat)
- Support spacecraft through integration, testing, launch, and on‑orbit life
- Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and performance