At Orbital Paradigm, we design, develop, manufacture, and operate reusable orbital logistics systems. Our spacecraft perform multiple orbital mission profiles and return safely to Earth through hypersonic atmospheric reentry and landing with pinpoint accuracy for rapid refurbishment and reuse.

Role Description

We are looking for a Lead Mission Operations Engineer to establish and lead the Mission Operations function at Orbital Paradigm.

The role covers mission planning, CONOPS, operational architecture, procedures, ground segment interfaces, simulations, rehearsals, live operations, anomaly response, and post-mission analysis for reusable orbital logistics vehicles. The engineer will work closely with systems, GNC, flight software, avionics, propulsion, AIT, mission analysis, ground segment, and program teams to define how missions are planned, validated, executed, and improved.

This is a technical leadership role requiring direct hands-on experience in real-life spacecraft or launch vehicle operations, strong systems thinking, real life operations experience,



and the ability to build the processes, tools, and interfaces required for safe and reliable mission operations.

Key Responsibilities
- Establish the Mission Operations function, including its team roles, core processes, tools, interfaces, and readiness approach.
- Define and coordinate end-to-end mission operations, from mission preparation through launch, orbital operations, reentry, landing, recovery, and post-mission review.
- Develop the mission CONOPS, operational constraints, procedures, command approach, and contingency logic.
- Define operational needs for the spacecraft, ground segment, mission control, and operator interfaces.
- Coordinate simulations, rehearsals, readiness reviews, live operations, and anomaly response.
- Translate mission analysis and system design inputs into executable operations plans.
- Coordinate with internal and external teams and stakeholders as required for mission e

📌 Mission&Ops - Lead Mission Operations Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Orbital Paradigm
📍 Madrid