Near Space Labs

Controller

• Collaborate with Mission Controllers, including the Senior Mission Planner and Controller, to execute stratospheric image capture missions
• Plan, create, and execute flight trajectories using internal planning software and external software tools
• Enter accurate and timely flight-performance data into the tracking system daily
• Conduct shift handoffs to maintain flight continuity across 7-day-a-week operations
• Evaluate and interpret weather for capture missions and make go/no-go launch calls
• Act as the in-flight operator for Swifty missions, monitoring and managing multiple concurrent flights in real time
• Make launch timing and clearance, in-flight adjustment, safe descent, and recovery decisions
• Maintain the company's relationship with FAA Air Traffic Control - National Airspace System
• Coordinate flights with ARTCCs, Approach controls, and local towers
• Contribute to Mission Control operational processes, policies, and procedures with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide feedback and support continuous improvement in Mission Control and Flight Operations
• Generate failure reports for in-flight Swifty malfunctions and abnormalities
• Collaborate with Field Operations staff and leaders during mission planning and execution
• Participate in team meetings and adapt to evolving processes
• Work alongside full-time and part-time Mission Controllers to ensure mission coverage
• Assist in training and onboarding new hires
• Collaborate with engineering on regulation, airspace, and internal flight planning software technologies
• Adjust to changing priorities, multiple demands, and irregular operations, including emergency response planning support

Mission Planner & Controller – Stratospheric Balloons