Flight Operations Engineer

EnduroSat•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$80,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a skilled and motivated Flight Operations Engineer, you will become an integral part of our Satellite Operations team. In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of the day-to-day flight operations of our spacecraft and contribute directly to mission success and reliability - combining hands-on operational duties with the engineering judgment needed to keep our fleet healthy on orbit. This role is based in Denver, Colorado, where we are building a high-performing and fast-paced team. The position will be on-site and in person at the office, with occasional travel to our headquarters in Europe.

Requirements

Degree in a technical field (aerospace, electronics, software, or similar)
Experience in time-critical operations (spacecraft operations, air traffic control, or similar)
Good knowledge of at least one scripting language (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
Outstanding attention to detail
Good command of technical documentation, including the ability to author and refine operational procedures
Willingness to travel to Europe occasionally.
Based in the Denver area, or willing to relocate.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in electronics testing, C/C++ or Python, and data analysis are considered advantageous

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze spacecraft telemetry, and investigate off-nominal behavior
Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks
Plan and execute payload commissioning based on operational documentation
Develop, validate, and maintain flight procedures and automation scripts for different operational flows
Coordinate operational activities (passes, contacts, campaigns) and maintain accurate activity logs during daily operations
Support anomaly investigation and resolution, and contribute to continuous improvement of operational processes