divh2Mission Operations Director/h2pReady to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure, and actionable? Then youve come to the right place!/ppAt E-Space, were focused on bridging Earth and space with the worlds most sustainable low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network. Were a team of bold thinkers, ambitious leaders and dynamic doersand were disrupting NewSpace by fundamentally changing the design of legacy LEO space systems to deliver entirely new satellite capabilities at a fraction of the cost./ppWere intentional, were unapologetically curious and were 100% committedto saving space, to protecting our planet and to turning connectivity into actionable intelligence./ppWere looking for an experienced Director of Mission Operations to lead the teams and technology that power our constellation. In this role, youll define and execute the strategy for autonomous, high-reliability spacecraft operations from launch through on-orbit optimization. Youll build the people, processes, and systems that ensure every satellite performs flawlessly and responsibly in orbit./ph3What You Will Be Doing:/h3ulliLead the Mission Operations organization, encompassing spacecraft operations, GNC, autonomy, and ground system engineering./liliOwn the operational performance and health of the entire constellation reliability, capacity, and latency./liliDrive the vision and roadmap for fully autonomous, lights-out operations that scale without additional headcount./liliOversee all launch and commissioning campaigns, ensuring satellites transition smoothly from deployment to routine operations./liliPartner with Ground Software, GNC, and Systems Engineering teams to architect an integrated, automated operations ecosystem./liliDevelop metrics, dashboards, and telemetry analysis frameworks to monitor constellation performance in real time./liliLead the companys Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and conjunction management efforts, coordinating with U.S. Space Force, regulatory bodies, and other operators./liliBuild and mentor a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team of mission operators and engineers./liliGuide operational risk assessment, contingency planning, and anomaly response strategies./liliServe as the operational authority in major technical and programmatic decisions under time-critical conditions./li/ulh3What You Bring To This Role:/h3ulli8+ years of experience in spacecraft or constellation operations, including leadership of mission operations or GNC teams./liliProven success operating or commissioning on-orbit spacecraft fleets (LEO preferred)./liliExpertise in automation, telemetry, and command systems for satellite constellations./liliDeep understanding of flight dynamics, GNC, and SSA principles./liliExperience with ground system architecture, mission planning, and operations tools./liliStrong background in operational reliability engineering and performance optimization./liliHands-on familiarity with software and scripting languages (Python, MATLAB, C++, or equivalent) for automation and analysis./liliExcellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills in high-pressure environments./li/ulh3Bonus Points For The Following:/h3ulliExperience building autonomous operations frameworks or no human-in-the-loop systems./liliFamiliarity with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) or Earth observation missions./liliPrior experience interfacing with Space Force, FCC, NOAA, or international regulatory bodies./liliPassion for sustainable orbital operations and responsible satellite deployment./li/ulpThis is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this position is $100,000 - $180,000 annually. The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related knowledge, skills, and experience./ppE-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role./p/div