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We are seeking a motivated and talented Space Operations Specialist to join our Space Flight Systems (SFS) team in Webster, Texas. The SFS team implements Aegis Aerospace’s commercial Space Testing as a Service (STaaS) line of business, which enables customers to obtain spaceflight heritage for new products, reduce risk associated with emerging technologies, and conduct basic science in space and on the surface of the Moon. STaaS is enabled by the MISSE Flight Facility (MISSE-FF), TAMU-SPIRIT, and AMMP platforms attached to the International Space Station, Aegis Aerospace’s M1 free-flying satellite bus, and a lunar surface platform scheduled for launch in 2027. The Space Operations Specialist will monitor and operate these platforms and their integrated payloads while supporting commanding, anomaly resolution, technical analysis, mission-requirements verification, data management, hardware testing, and future lunar operations.\nResponsibilities\nRegularly monitor the health and status of Aegis Aerospace platforms and integrated payloads to ensure they remain in proper operating condition.\nPerform nominal and contingency platform operations.\nServe as the primary point of contact with NASA’s International Space Station Payload Operations Center.\nDevelop, maintain, and improve operations products, including flight rules, console procedures, daily logs, and related documentation.\nSupport or lead technical analyses related to platform and payload operations.\nLearn and understand platform designs and contribute to upgrade, maintenance, and troubleshooting discussions.\nRetrieve, store, organize, and process platform sensor data and imagery.\nSupport lunar payload hardware testing and the development of associated operational processes.\nSupport platform mission-requirements verification and delivery activities.\nPrepare clear and concise reports regarding assigned tasks, technical findings, and initiatives.\nCommunicate daily activities, operational concerns, and relevant updates to other team members.\nOccasionally work an extended or adjusted schedule when required to support mission operations.\nTravel as necessary to support program and mission requirements.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nMinimum Qualifications\nExperience supporting satellite, International Space Station, spacecraft, or payload operations.\nExperience with spacecraft, International Space Station, or payload commanding and anomaly resolution.\nExperience working with Linux operating systems.\nExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills.\nHighly dependable, self-motivated, and accountable.\nAbility to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.\nStrong organizational, time-management, and project-management skills.\nProficiency with standard office software, including Microsoft Office.\nExcellent interpersonal and relationship-management skills.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to communicate and work effectively with senior executives, scientists, engineers, customers, and external mission partners.\nAbility to occasionally work an extended or adjusted schedule and travel as required.\nMust be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and able to successfully complete a government background check.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with spacecraft or payload mission planning and orbital analysis.\nExperience developing operational procedures, technical documentation, or training materials.\nFamiliarity with engineering principles and technical concepts.\nKnowledge of human spaceflight, the Low-Earth Orbit environment, launch operations, or cislunar operations.\nFamiliarity with Python or C++.\nUnderstanding of computer networks and file-transfer protocols.\nAssociate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, aerospace, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related technical discipline.\nPay Range:\nExpected salary range is $90,000-$110,000 per year based on education, experience, and any relevant certifications\nAbout Aegis Aerospace\nWe are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. 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