Senior Operations Engineer
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Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Operations Engineer to join the Auckland Space Institute Te Pnaha tea within the Faculty of Engineering and Design. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to contribute to both pre-launch and in-orbit spacecraft operations for educational national and international partners.
In this role you will:
- Develop mission concepts of operations (ConOps) interface specifications and operational procedures.
- Manage spacecraft in-orbit operations including mission planning manoeuvre execution and anomaly resolution.
- Lead regular spacecraft health assessments and provide technical reports.
- Coordinate with spacecraft manufacturers payload developers and ground system service providers.
- Participate in a 24/7 on-call operations roster and train students engineers and interns in spacecraft operations.
- Represent the Space Institute at national and international conferences and outreach events.
This is a full-time 37.5 hours per week 22-month fixed-term position. The salary range for this role is $112100 - $137200 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
For more information please review the Position Description.
M t mtou rp About the team
The Auckland Space Institute Te Pnaha tea is a multidisciplinary centre for space science engineering and applications. We undertake research deliver education programmes and lead mission development from concept to orbit. The Spacecraft Operations Team plays a key role in enabling operational capability for New Zealands space sector working closely with academia industry and government agencies.
He krero mu About you
You will be a system-minded engineer who thrives in dynamic and complex operational environments. You will bring:
- A degree or equivalent experience in Aerospace Mechanical Electrical or Software Engineering.
- 5 years experience in spacecraft operations or systems engineering including flight operations.
- Strong technical writing skills and familiarity with spacecraft systems orbital dynamics and communications.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills across international multidisciplinary teams.
- A willingness to work in a 24/7 operations roster and travel for outreach and industry engagement.
Desirable:
- Software development experience (e.g. Python Java).
- Experience developing spacecraft hardware or flight software.
- Presentation or teaching experience at professional or academic events.
- Must hold citizenship from New Zealand Australia USA EU or a NATO member country (due to export controls).
Ng huatanga kei a mtou What we offer
The University of Auckland is committed to providing a fulfilling and inclusive work environment. We offer:
- Flexible work practices and a collaborative team culture.
- Five weeks of annual leave and up to 6.75% employer superannuation contribution.
- Access to professional development and training opportunities.
For more information please visit Staff Benefits.
Me phea te tuku tono How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by 15th June 2025 to be considered. Please include a cover letter and CV outlining your suitability for this position.
For a confidential discussion please contact Chris Jackson via Please note that applications will not be accepted via email.
Additional Information :
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Employment Type :
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Employment Type
Contract
