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Mission Operations Engineer
What 16 fast-growing companies ask for — updated October 2026
Across 69 active Mission Operations Engineer postings, Communication is the most-requested skill — in 74% of listings, ahead of Aerospace and Airspace. 16 companies are hiring right now, led by Anduril Industries. 10% of Mission Operations Engineer roles now call for AI skills, and 1% are remote.
69active postings
10%ask for AI skills
1%remote
16companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 74% | |
| Aerospace | 46% | |
| Airspace | 39% | |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 35% | |
| Python | 30% | |
| Computer Science | 26% | |
| C++ | 25% | |
| Collaboration | 23% | |
| Government | 23% | |
| Linux | 22% | |
| Troubleshooting | 22% | |
| Robotics | 22% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| Anduril Industries | 36 |
| Zipline | 7 |
| K2 Space | 4 |
| Shield AI | 4 |
| Archer | 3 |
| Vast | 3 |