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Mission Operations Engineer
What 13 fast-growing companies ask for — updated September 2026
Across 50 active Mission Operations Engineer postings, Communication is the most-requested skill — in 74% of listings, ahead of Airspace and Aerospace. 13 companies are hiring right now, led by Anduril Industries. 12% of Mission Operations Engineer roles now call for AI skills, and 0% are remote.
50active postings
12%ask for AI skills
0%remote
13companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 74% | |
| Airspace | 40% | |
| Aerospace | 38% | |
| Python | 28% | |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 28% | |
| Troubleshooting | 26% | |
| C++ | 24% | |
| Collaboration | 24% | |
| Computer Science | 22% | |
| Government | 22% | |
| Linux | 22% | |
| Control Systems | 20% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| Anduril Industries | 30 |
| Zipline | 4 |
| K2 Space | 3 |
| True Anomaly | 2 |
| DoorDash USA | 2 |
| Vast | 2 |