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About Orbital Operations
At Orbital Operations, we’re building the future of dynamic space maneuvering. Our mission is to enable rapid-response orbital capabilities, executing maneuvers without hesitation and without regret.
Our flagship technology, the Cryogenic Propulsion Management System (CPMS), is redefining what’s possible in space mobility. Designed for military and commercial spacecraft, CPMS delivers sustained, high-thrust maneuverability in geosynchronous and cislunar orbits. It integrates low-loss cryogenic storage, reverse Brayton cycle (RBC) thermal control, and turbomachinery-driven propulsion to make spacecraft more agile, resilient, and responsive.
Beyond defense, CPMS is poised to transform commercial orbital logistics. By powering next-generation orbital transfer vehicles (OTVs), it can slash LEO-to-GEO transit times from six months to just eight hours - unlocking new possibilities for satellite servicing, deployment, and beyond.
Join us in building the infrastructure for a more maneuverable and mission-ready space domain.
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We’re looking for incredible people who love tackling all elements of a problem, no matter the field or experience level. If you love owning a challenge from end-to-end, then we want to hear from you! We’re looking for people curious, driven, and ready to move fast. You’ll need to be self-directed, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment where the stakes are high and the mission is clear.
Qualifications
- Exceptional command of fundamentals
- Demonstrated history of building amazing things, start to finish
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Opportunities are available across our engineering teams, including:
- Cryogenic Propellant Management
- Turbomachinery
- Fluids Design and Analysis
- Liquid Rocket Propulsion
- Space Vehicle Structures
- Test and Integration
- Manufacturing and Assembly
If you’re ready to help build the future of orbital operations, we’d love to hear from you.
From Orbital Operations's job posting, checked 10 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Orbital Operations
A Long Beach start-up building a reusable, cryogenic vehicle that moves quickly between orbits.
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How it pays: Paid as an employee on Orbital Operations's own payroll, as each posting states.
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