AOCS Satellite Engineer

Globalstar Updated•Covington, LA

About The Position

As an Attitude and Orbital Control Subsystem (AOCS) Satellite Engineer, you will ensure the performance and status of on-orbit control systems for current and next-generation low-Earth-orbit satellites. You will work with engineers to monitor and maintain Globalstar’s multiple generations of satellites and establish subject matter expertise in the satellite AOCS. The role includes optimizing attitude-pointing performance while minimizing safety risk, analyzing subsystem trends, supporting real-time operations and anomaly resolution, and developing procedures, scripts, and tools for satellite and ground operations. You will monitor telemetry and satellite performance to assure safety, prepare and oversee commanding requests, and recommend contingency actions when needed. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Aerospace, or a closely related Engineering field.
At least 7 years of experience with Satellite Attitude and Orbital Control Subsystems.
At least 5 years of experience with PID controllers, satellite sensors, and actuators.
Experience working in an established, well-defined process environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
Willingness and ability to work after regularly scheduled hours as needed.
Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods (4 to 8 hours).
Ability to operate the equipment used for the job.
Ability to lift 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or a closely related Engineering field.
At least 10 years of experience with Satellite Attitude and Orbital Control Subsystems.
Familiarity with Python and MATLAB.
Familiarity with NetSuite.

Responsibilities

Work with a team of engineers to monitor and maintain Globalstar’s space assets across multiple generations of satellites.
Establish and maintain subject matter expertise in the Globalstar Satellite Attitude and Orbit Control Subsystem.
Determine methods for optimizing attitude-pointing performance while minimizing satellite safety risk in support of payload mission requirements.
Perform trend analysis for aging onboard satellite AOCS sensors and actuators.
Write and maintain satellite operations procedures and scripts.
Participate in real-time operations for nominal operations, anomaly resolution, and anomaly recovery.
Monitor satellite operations in real time to confirm nominal performance or recommend contingency actions.
Develop and maintain tools to streamline satellite and ground operations.
Prepare commanding requests for operators in accordance with the established operations plan.
Oversee the execution of commanding as necessary.
Perform required short- and long-term telemetry monitoring and analysis to assure satellite safety.