Ground Operations Specialist

Summary

Overview

We are seeking a Ground Operations Specialist II or III to support the final preparation, integration, launch, landing, and recovery of spacecraft hardware. This individual will play a critical role in transitioning spacecraft from production and testing into flight-ready vehicles by executing processing activities, developing operational procedures, coordinating launch campaigns, and supporting launch site operations.

Responsibilities

• Support spacecraft processing, testing, integration, and launch operations
• Execute technical procedures and operational activities in controlled environments
• Assist with launch vehicle integration and payload processing
• Develop and improve operational procedures, work instructions, and documentation

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in spacecraft operations, launch operations, aircraft maintenance, integration, or aerospace operations
• Experience supporting launch campaigns or preparing complex vehicles for deployment
• Ability to lead processing activities and coordinate cross-functional teams
• Experience resolving issues in mission-critical operational environments

Duration: 6-12 months (with probably extensions)

Compensation: $50-70/hour (depending on years of experience)

"Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law."

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Ground Operations Specialist II or III to support the final preparation, integration, launch, landing, and recovery of spacecraft hardware. This individual will play a critical role in transitioning spacecraft from production and testing into flight-ready vehicles by executing processing activities, developing operational procedures, coordinating launch campaigns, and supporting launch site operations.

Responsibilities

• Support spacecraft processing, testing, integration, and launch operations
• Execute technical procedures and operational activities in controlled environments
• Assist with launch vehicle integration and payload processing
• Develop and improve operational procedures, work instructions, and documentation

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in spacecraft operations, launch operations, aircraft maintenance, integration, or aerospace operations
• Experience supporting launch campaigns or preparing complex vehicles for deployment
• Ability to lead processing activities and coordinate cross-functional teams
• Experience resolving issues in mission-critical operational environments

Duration: 6-12 months (with probably extensions)

Compensation: $50-70/hour (depending on years of experience)

"Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law."