Mission Operations Internship

Turion Space was founded with the vision of propelling humanity toward an interplanetary future. To realize this vision, we are developing cutting-edge spacecraft focused on space transport, orbital debris removal, and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) to ensure ongoing value creation. Our mission centers on advancing spacecraft for low-earth orbit (LEO) and enhancing SDA, which are essential for both current space operations and future interplanetary exploration. By prioritizing high delta-V per dollar, we aim to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness in space transportation. We successfully launched our DROID.001 satellite in June 2023, with DROID.002 and DROID.003 scheduled for 2025.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Mission Operator will be responsible for the real-time management and execution of space missions. This role involves monitoring spacecraft operations, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring that mission objectives are met efficiently and effectively. Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor, assess, and maintain the operational health of Turion Space’s spacecraft fleetCoordinate troubleshooting activities in response to satellite and network anomaliesIdentify, investigate, and execute procedures to resolve spacecraft system and subsystem deviations and anomaliesDevelop and distribute reports summarizing technical analysis findings and recommendations to include monthly and annual satellite health and status reports as well as anomaly resolution reportsCreate telemetry viewer pages, procedures, and manuals to assist with current and future spacecraft fleet developmentSupport development, launch, and in-orbit testing of new satellitesSuccessfully complete mission operations training programSupport On-Call responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor, assess, and maintain the operational health of Turion Space's spacecraft fleet
• Coordinate troubleshooting activities in response to satellite and network anomalies
• Identify, investigate, and execute procedures to resolve spacecraft system and subsystem deviations and anomalies
• Develop and distribute reports summarizing technical analysis findings and recommendations to include monthly and annual satellite health and status reports as well as anomaly resolution reports
• Create telemetry viewer pages, procedures, and manuals to assist with current and future spacecraft fleet development
• Support development, launch, and in-orbit testing of new satellites
• Successfully complete mission operations training program
• Support On-Call responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Experience in mission operations or spacecraft control, with hands-on experience in mission control environments
• Proficiency in mission control systems and software (e.g., MATLAB, STK)
• Strong understanding of spacecraft systems and mission operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address operational issues and implement effective solutions in real-time
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams and present mission information clearly
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in monitoring and controlling spacecraft operations

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Qualifications:Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related field.Experience: Mission operations or spacecraft control, with hands-on experience in mission control environments.Technical Skills: Proficiency in mission control systems and software (e.g., MATLAB, STK). Strong understanding of spacecraft systems and mission operations.Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address operational issues and implement effective solutions in real-time.Communication: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams and present mission information clearly.Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in monitoring and controlling spacecraft operations.

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

All Services

PROGRAM COST

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