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Launch and Mission Operations Space Jobs on a 9/80 Schedule

9/80 and compressed-week launch and mission operations jobs are open today, in states. Read every night from the employers' own job boards, each with its full posting and the pay it states.

Newest 9/80 and compressed-week launch and mission operations jobs

The newest 25 of , newest first; each state's page below lists every one in that state.

  • Satellite Mission Engr - E2Lockheed Martin · Aurora, CO and 3 more · 1d ago“Benefits offered:Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life ...”$70,500–$147,300/yr
  • Systems Engineer Asc - Early CareerLockheed Martin · Boulder, CO · 1d ago“Benefits offered:Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life ...”$65,500–$121,700/yr
  • Senior Associate, Systems Engineer - Spacecraft OperatorL3Harris · Palm Bay, FL · 3d ago“Job Title: Senior Associate, Systems Engineer – Spacecraft Operator Job Code: 47067 Job Location: Palm Bay, Florida Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every Other Friday Off!) ## Job Description L3Harris Technologies is seeking a ...”
  • Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer - Mission PlannerL3Harris · Palm Bay, FL · 3d ago“Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer – Mission Planner Job Code:47068 Job Location: Palm Bay, Florida Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every Other Friday Off!) ## Job Description L3Harris Technologies is seeking a highly ...”
  • Satellite Mission Engineer - Early CareerLockheed Martin · Fort Belvoir, VA · 3d ago“Benefits offered:Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life ...”$79,300–$147,300/yr
  • Satellite Mission Engr Asc - Early CareerLockheed Martin · White Sands Missile Range, NM and 1 more · 4d ago“Benefits offered:Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life ...”$58,200–$121,700/yr
  • Operations Training Curriculum Designer/Instructor Level 5 - Colorado SpringsNorthrop Grumman · Colorado Springs, CO · 5d ago“This position has the opportunity to work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off, depending on program needs.”$161,000–$241,400/yr
  • Sr. Principal Operations Support Engineer – Level 4Northrop Grumman · Aurora, CO · 1w ago“Troubleshooting of real-world operations issues ## Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following - Development of products and CONOPs for the 24x7 operation of a mission-critical system - Trending ...”$142,200–$213,400/yr
  • Service Desk TechnicianIridium · McLean, VA · 1w ago“This is measured through assessment that is renewable annually. ## What You’ll Do - Monitor network devices, system status, and performance metrics using established dashboards and tools - Follow defined procedures to ...”$60,000–$80,000/yr
  • Engineer III, Flight Dynamics AnalystIridium · Grand Forks AFB, ND · 1w ago“You will work 12-hour shifts with a team in a 24-hour, multi-satellite operations environment.”$90,000–$120,000/yr
  • Mission Certification Engineer 2 (Avionics Engineer)United Launch Alliance · Cape Canaveral, FL · 1w ago“We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels. ## We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including - 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution - ...”
  • Mission Certification Engineer 3 (Propulsion-Mechanical Engineer)United Launch Alliance · Cape Canaveral, FL · 1w ago“We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels. ## We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including - 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution - ...”
  • Systems Engineer Leader 5United Launch Alliance · Cape Canaveral, FL · 1w ago“We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels. ## We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including - 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution - ...”
  • Payload Mission Operations Systems Engineer - Level 3 / 4Northrop Grumman · Redondo Beach, CA · 1w ago“Wellness Resources - Employee Discounts - Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday ...”$114,000–$171,000/yr
  • On-Orbit Execution & Planning EngineerNorthrop Grumman · Colorado Springs, CO · 1w ago“This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. ## Your mission, should you choose to accept - Provide technical solutions to enable the end state of the Mission Execution Planning Team against ...”$103,600–$155,400/yr
  • Mission Analyst Level 3 or 4Northrop Grumman · Redondo Beach, CA · 2w ago“Wellness Resources -Employee Discounts -Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off ...”$114,000–$171,000/yr
  • Infrastructure Systems Eng. Launch Equipment Manager 2 - 17128Northrop Grumman · Manhattan Beach, CA · 3w ago“Wellness Resources - Employee Discounts This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80.”$161,100–$241,700/yr
  • Lead, Systems Engineer - Space Vehicle Operations and Training LeadL3Harris · Palm Bay, FL · 4w ago“Training Lead Job Code: 45908 Job Location: Palm Bay, Florida Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every Other Friday Off!) ## Job Description L3Harris Technologies is seeking an experienced Space Vehicle Operations &”
  • Systems Engineer Stf - Level 4 (10K Sign-On)Lockheed Martin · Fairfax, VA · 4w ago“Benefits offered:Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life ...”$118,000–$219,100/yr
  • System Engineer Level 2 - Mission Operations EngineerNorthrop Grumman · Redondo Beach, CA · 1mo ago“Wellness Resources - Employee Discounts - Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday ...”$91,800–$137,600/yr
  • System Engineer Level 3/4 - Mission Operations EngineerNorthrop Grumman · Redondo Beach, CA · 1mo ago“Wellness Resources - Employee Discounts - Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday ...”$114,000–$171,000/yr
  • System Engineer Level 5 - Mission Operations SMENorthrop Grumman · Redondo Beach, CA · 1mo ago“Wellness Resources - Employee Discounts - Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday ...”$177,000–$265,600/yr
  • Satellite Mission Engineer (Level 2)Lockheed Martin · Longmont, CO · 1mo ago“Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life ...”$79,300–$147,300/yr
  • Principal Operations Systems Engineer – Level 3Northrop Grumman · Aurora, CO · 1mo ago“At the completion of this training, the employee will perform a set of 12-hour crew shifts and complete and on-the-job (OJT) checklist to become a certified Senior System Controller (SSC). ## In this job, you will - ...”$114,000–$171,000/yr
  • Mission Operations Development Engineer - Level 2/3 - GilbertNorthrop Grumman · Gilbert, AZ · 1mo ago“This position is for a full-time technical and will support multiple programs in creating on orbit operational scripts This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. ## Job responsibilities ...”$79,300–$118,900/yr

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Frequently asked questions

How many 9/80 and compressed-week launch and mission operations jobs are open?

25 today, at 5 employers in 7 states, the most in Colorado (7), California (6), Florida (6). This page lists the newest 25; each state's page lists the state's own.

How much do 9/80 and compressed-week launch and mission operations jobs pay?

Each job here shows the pay its posting states. A compressed week changes the hours, not the posted salary.

Are all of these launch and mission operations jobs on a 9/80?

Each posting names its compressed week in the line quoted under its title; some say the schedule depends on the program or the site.

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