Flight Operations Engineer

Telesat•Gatineau, QC

80d

About The Position

As a member of the LEO Satellite Operations team, the LEO Flight Operations Engineer will provide technical support for engineering aspects related to in-orbit operations of all on-board subsystems on the Lightspeed satellite bus, flight dynamics operations and satellite control systems used to operate the Lightspeed Constellation. The Flight Operations Engineer supports maximizing satellite subsystem health, performance and commercial availability. This includes working in collaboration with others within the Satellite Operations team as well as other Lightspeed segments to improve efficiencies, through innovation, across all facets of in-orbit fleet operations.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor degree in an Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering, or the equivalent
A background in Aerospace technologies and expertise in satellite operations software systems and development
Knowledge of satellite subsystem design and operation
Knowledge of electronics, control systems and radio frequency communications
Knowledge of satellite orbit dynamics theory
Experience in developing software with a variety of platforms and programming tools
Strong analytical, problem solving, real-time decision-making, planning and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written English communications skills
Independent and self-motivated, with the ability to work effectively both individually and in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of satellite control systems would be an asset
Knowledge of containerized software platforms is an asset
Experience in C and Python programming as well as databases is an asset.

Responsibilities

Supports integration of SatOps systems and development of satellite operations products
Supports testing, validation and verification of SCS systems
Supports development of satellite operations products and implementation into the SCS systems
Supports Satellite Operations Centre (SOC) concepts of operation and administrative systems development
Working with Space Segment team, support evolution of satellite operations concept of operations (CONOPS) for LEOP and routine operations phases
Participates in testing, validation and verification of SatOps products, SCS system deliveries and training
Supports maintenance of satellite operating procedures
Supports automation development for satellite operations procedures; tracks performance
Provide inputs to Satellite Data Platform (SDP) design, analytics and maintenance; focusing on short and long term trending of satellite TM data
Details satellite operations processes within the SOC; refining satellite control guidelines outside of SatOps
Provide engineering oversight to satellite controllers during all phases of operations
Provide technical assistance and/or training on all matters pertaining to the development and use of the satellite operations products and supporting trending and analysis tools.