Continuum was founded on the belief that we can help enable any company to be a space company.  If we can achieve this we can reduce the cost of deploying and managing space assets; so, humanity can benefit from the rich observation data that space will offer back on earth.  We are building a Space-as-a-Service (SpaaS) platform.

Sr Engineer, Lead for Mission Operations Systems and Ground Software

Continuum seeks a space engineer ideally with experience in operating spacecraft missions, and/or experience in building the systems to perform these activities, to lead CSS’ core capabilities development in the areas of mission and flight operations; and the implementation of these capabilities into the CSS platform.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead the development of Mission Operations Systems (MOS) and Ground Data Systems (GDS) and capabilities, incl. 

  • The relevant software architecture for telemetry, spacecraft commanding, and data processing

  • The integration of MOS and GDS with third-party ground service providers (e.g. AWS Ground Stations, DSN, …)

• Lead the implementation of these capabilities into the Continuum toolsuite and platform (CTK), including the integration between the CTK core and third party software (e.g. AMMOS, OpenMCT) towards:

  • An automated mission ops capability

  • A seamless transition between design and operations, and vice versa

• Support the overall development of the Continuum mission capability, including modules for the proprietary CTK and the integration of JPL/NASA tools within this framework for streamlined space design and operations, including but not limited to space missions for cis-lunar and interplanetary missions 

•  Support existing Continuum contracts in Space as a Service  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Programming experience in any technical language

• Experience with flight operations, including building mission operations software and/or ground data systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred:

  • MS or PhD in relevant fields (incl. Aerospace, Astronautical)

  • Experience with running spacecraft flight activities in an operational environment

  • Experience with JPL’s AMMOS/AIT, OpenMCT,  or equivalent

  • Programming experience with Julia, Python, Matlab

  • US Citizen or US Person

• Optional: 

  • Experience with NASA mission tools (e.g. GMAT, MONTE)

  • Experience with space navigation

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Travel to vendor sites may be required 

• Travel to launch and test sites may be required

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: 

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. 

Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Continuum 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.