Orbit Operations Engineer

At Reflect, you will be expected to move fast, have a lot of ownership and, most importantly, be able to effect change. If this excites you, we are interested in hearing about your best work and accomplishments across any domain and from any points in your life.

About the Role

As an Orbit Operations Engineer, you’ll own the on-orbit performance and daily operation of our spacecraft. From planning maneuvers and station-keeping burns, to analyzing telemetry and keeping an eye on subsystem health, you’ll keep our spacecraft on track and delivering mission objectives. You’ll also develop tools and procedures for ground operations, working closely with GNC, avionics, and software teams to ensure we maximize performance while maintaining safety margins.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute spacecraft maneuvers, station-keeping, and orbital adjustments

• Monitor real-time telemetry and subsystem performance, identifying anomalies early

• Develop operational procedures, flight rules, and ground-control scripts

• Collaborate with GNC and ADCS teams to refine orbit control algorithms and reduce propellant usage

• Coordinate ground station passes, data downlink, and command uplink schedules

• Analyze post-mission data to continuously improve operational strategies

Ideal Qualifications

• Prior experience in satellite mission operations or flight dynamics

• Solid understanding of orbital mechanics, including maneuver planning and Δv budgeting

• Proficiency with mission planning software (e.g., STK, GMAT) or custom in-house tools

• Strong troubleshooting skills, especially under time-sensitive conditions

• Excellent communication skills, enabling cross-functional collaboration and clear reporting

Even if you don't meet 100% of the above qualifications, we are likely still interested in hearing from you. Hiring exceptional individuals is our #1 priority, and we believe that exceptional people often have highly unusual backgrounds.

We are also interested in carving out unique roles for unconventional people that we are excited about working with.

Benefits

Reflect Orbital’s success will hinge on our team, which is why our compensation and benefits plan is designed to reward our employees and support their families as generously as we’re able.

• Broad choice of medical/dental/vision coverage, Reflect covers 100% of each base-policy

• Access to HSA, FSA, 401K, and commuter benefits

• Unlimited paid time off, two-weeks per year minimum mandatory use

• Healthy lunches provided daily

Equal Opportunity

Reflect Orbital is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Reflect Orbital is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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