Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer II & III

Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer II & III

Job Title: Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer III
Location: Cedar Park, TX (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Industry: Aerospace / Space Technology
Compensation:100-125k annually DOE
Schedule: Standard Business Hours (extended hours during mission operations as needed)

The Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer III supports the Elytra orbital vehicle program, focusing on the development, execution, and optimization of long‑duration spacecraft operations. This role is responsible for building operational frameworks, supporting mission execution, and ensuring scalable, reliable ground and flight operations.

• Supportive, team‑driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People‑first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

This role offers the opportunity to lead and shape operations for a long‑duration orbital platform with evolving mission objectives. You will influence mission architecture, develop sustainable operational systems, and play a key leadership role in high‑impact aerospace missions.

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider. We help companies compete for talent by delivering contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. With decades of experience across industries, we partner closely with clients to deliver customized talent solutions that drive business success.

• Develop and manage spacecraft ground systems, operational concepts, and interface documentation
• Lead development of flight operations products, including procedures, automation strategies, and command frameworks
• Oversee simulation campaigns, mission rehearsals, and operator training programs
• Support and lead spacecraft mission execution, anomaly response, and maneuver operations
• Collaborate with engineering, mission management, and payload teams to ensure safe and scalable operations

• 5+ years of professional aerospace experience supporting spacecraft operations or mission lifecycle programs
• 3+ years of experience leading mission operations phases, campaigns, or long‑duration operations
• 3+ years of experience developing ground systems, simulation environments, or operational frameworks
• Experience working with mission data processing tools, automation, or spacecraft operations software
• Strong communication skills with the ability to support cross‑functional technical teams and leadership

• Experience serving as Flight Director, Lead Mission Controller, or similar leadership role
• Experience supporting ground readiness testing and mission simulation campaigns
• Experience supporting classified or secure mission environments
• Active or prior U.S. Government security clearance
• Experience with cross‑domain systems and mission operations across secure environments

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.