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Stratospheric Mission Control Lead & Customer Program Support
Lead real-time Mission Control for stratospheric balloon flights, ensuring safety and efficiency.
Denver
Mid-Level
1 month ago
Urban Sky
Aerial data capture using advanced stratospheric balloons for high-resolution imaging.
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✨ About The Role
- The role involves leading real-time Mission Control for stratospheric flights, requiring a thorough understanding of flight safety.
- The candidate will serve as the primary pilot operator, controlling the balloons and payloads during flight operations.
- Responsibilities include managing in-flight scenarios, participating in flight operations meetings, and supporting field teams.
- The position requires becoming a subject matter expert in Mission Control software and training future Mission Controllers.
- The role may involve travel to provide customer training and support for exercises, primarily within the Department of Defense segment.
⚡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, particularly in flight operations or aerospace engineering.
- Experience in high altitude platform operations or UAV/UAS flight operations is highly desirable.
- A flexible schedule is essential, as the role may require working overnight or early morning shifts.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations are crucial for success.
- The candidate should possess excellent communication skills to coordinate with various teams and customers effectively.
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Aerial data capture using advanced stratospheric balloons for high-resolution imaging.