Space Mission Operations Engineer

Tyvak International is seeking new members to join their team to support space vehicle development. Tyvak focuses on developing and integrating key components and technologies into highly integrated and high-performance nano-satellite vehicles. The team’s skillset ranges from architecture, design, build, and test of mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems integrated into small spacecraft.

We are seeking a Mission Operations Engineer, who will join a collaborative team to be involved in all aspects of the spacecraft lifetime, initial CONOPs definition, design reviews during development, oversight of final spacecraft testing and qualification, launch, commissioning, long term operations and decommissioning.

In addition to predictive and analytical work, Mission Operations Engineer will serve on-console during spacecraft activities, which may include periods of off-hours or on call work.

Specific tasks may include:

• Monitor, assess and maintain the operational status of in-orbit spacecraft. This includes defining, developing and executing pass plans, which may include spacecraft configuration changes.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve spacecraft system and subsystem deviations and anomalies.
• Perform analyses to monitor the health of systems and subsystems throughout the satellites lifecycle.
• Develop and test automation and data analytics tools in either C++ or Python. This includes analyzing long term trends through data analysis and improving web-based application interfaces.
• Examine large data sets with the goal of predicting anomalies before they develop.
• Use statistical methods to compare datasets and detect changes in underlying physical processes.
• Develop new metrics to assess spacecraft health.
• Participate in the development of satellite operations procedures, products and processes, working directly with the hardware development teams within the company.
• Develop and distribute reports summarizing technical analysis, findings and recommendations, including monthly and annual satellite health and status reports as well as anomaly resolution reports.
• Support the development, launch, and in-orbit test of new satellites.

• BS or MS in engineering field with focus on Space Engineering or other engineering discipline.
• Comfortable with command line environments (Linux is highly desirable)
• Familiarity with at least one programing / scripting language (python preferred)
• Good understanding of orbital dynamics and classical mechanics
• Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomously without supervision.
• Good communication skills required, including the ability to express ideas clearly both verbally and in writing in time critical situations.
• Passion for the New Space industry
• Expertise in one or more specific spacecraft subsystems, and willingness to become proficient in all spacecraft subsystems.
• Ability to solve complex problems with a high degree of innovation and effectiveness.
• Familiarity with spacecraft and/or launch vehicle systems. Small satellite or CubeSat experience desirable.

Salary and benefits are EU market competitive and include Welfare, Benefits, Private Insurance, Flexible working Hours.

About Tyvak International

Tyvak is one of the most experienced small satellite groups in the industry with unique experience and capabilities in the development of nanosatellite missions and advanced technologies.

The main company office is located in Torino, Italy.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].