Mission Operations Specialist

As our Mission Operations Specialist, you will ensure LEAP's launch and test campaigns are planned, coordinated, and executed with precision. Working across engineering, manufacturing, test operations, and leadership, you will own the operational planning, mission execution, and readiness activities that enable safe, reliable, and repeatable access to space. You thrive in fast-paced environments, anticipate challenges before they become problems, and bring structure to complex technical operations.

This role directly supports LEAP's mission to rapidly deliver responsive space access for commercial and national security customers.

LEAP is transforming space logistics with rapid-response, mass producible launch solutions designed to eliminate bottlenecks in space access. Leveraging proprietary propulsion technology and modern manufacturing techniques, LEAP delivers scalable and cost-effective, launch solutions for national security, commercial payload deployment, and global point-to-point logistics applications.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute launch campaigns, integrated vehicle testing, and mission operations from concept through post-flight review.
• Develop mission timelines, operational procedures, launch checklists, and readiness documentation.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution between engineering, manufacturing, test operations, propulsion, avionics, logistics, and leadership teams.
• Support mission rehearsals, integrated systems testing, countdown operations, launch execution, and recovery activities.
• Monitor mission readiness, identify schedule or technical risks, and drive timely mitigation strategies.
• Maintain configuration control of operational documentation and mission procedures.
• Coordinate operational resources, facilities, equipment, and personnel to support successful mission execution.
• Support customer mission planning meetings and operational reviews.
• Provide support for FAA licensing activities, Range regulatory requirements, and associated launch regulatory coordination.
• Lead post-flight reviews, anomaly tracking, corrective actions, and lessons learned activities.
• Travel to test and launch sites to support mission execution as required.
• Operational procedures and work instructions
• Readiness Review presentations
• Countdown scripts and checklists
• Risk assessments and mitigation plans
• Configuration and operational documentation
• Post-flight reports

• Drive operational readiness that enables LEAP to achieve launch, test, and customer delivery milestones.
• Execute missions safely, efficiently, and on schedule through disciplined planning and cross-functional coordination.
• Own operational planning activities throughout the mission lifecycle while maintaining accountability for schedule, quality, and execution.
• Identify operational, technical, and schedule risks early and implement mitigation strategies before they impact mission success.
• Continuously improve operational processes through lessons learned and standardized best practices.
• Support a culture of accountability, safety, execution, and operational excellence across the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Operations Management, or a related technical field
• 2+ years of experience supporting aerospace, launch operations, mission operations, flight test, defense, or other complex technical programs
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and multidisciplinary technical integration
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams in fast-paced, high-accountability environments
• Experience developing operational procedures, mission plans, technical documentation, or test plans
• Strong project planning, organization, and schedule management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to identify operational risks and drive issues through resolution
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities while maintaining schedule commitments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or similar project management tools
• Ability to travel to domestic test and launch sites as business needs require
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any…