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 RoleAs an Orbit Operations Engineer, you'll own both the day-to-day operation of our spacecraft and the development of the operational infrastructure that makes it all work. This is a high-ownership role on a small, collaborative mission operations team — you won't just execute procedures, you'll write them, improve them, and help define how we operate as a company.
You'll monitor spacecraft health, investigate anomalies, plan maneuvers, and coordinate ground station passes. You'll also build and refine the tools, scripts, and processes that keep our future fleet running smoothly. As our constellation grows, you'll help shape operational strategies, maintain and update mission requirements, and drive continuous improvement across our satellite and ground segment.
Monitor real-time telemetry and spacecraft subsystem health, identifying and responding to anomalies early
Plan and execute spacecraft maneuvers, station-keeping, and orbital adjustments
Coordinate ground station passes, command uplink, and data downlink schedules
Support launch campaigns and in-orbit testing for new satellites
Develop, validate, and maintain operational procedures and command sequences
Collaborate with spacecraft engineering teams to define CONOPS, fault management, and spacecraft procedures
Support deployment and testing of ground software updates and infrastructure changes
Plan and execute operational readiness activities, including simulations and dress rehearsals
Participate in on-call rotation to support 24/7 mission needs
Prior experience in satellite mission operations, spacecraft control, or a related field
Solid understanding of spacecraft systems and subsystem interactions
Proficiency with mission control software (e.g., COSMOS, EPOCH, InControl, Intermission or similar)
Strong programming and scripting skills (Python, FlightJAS, C++ preferred)
Familiarity with Linux environments and command-line tools
Experience with DevOps tools and practices (Git, Docker, CI/CD)
Familiarity with RF systems, ground station operations, or link budgets
Experience developing operational requirements or CONOPS documentation
Clear written and verbal communication skills
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.
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, and 401K
Unlimited paid time off, two-weeks per year encouraged
Healthy lunches provided daily
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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Reflect Orbital is developing technology to sell sunlight to those who need it. We imagine a future where sunlight continues powering solar farms and providing lighting after the sun sets. We’re a small team of engineers who make progress by building things quickly and iteratively. Time is our greatest constraint. Join us.
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