Jr. Satellite Systems Engineer

Globalstar•Covington, LA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Satellite Engineer serves as a liaison between the Satellite Engineering Team and the Operations Control Center. Globalstar pioneered personal safety by introducing its SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger in 2007. Today, leveraging its low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Globalstar reliably connects and protects assets, transmits key operational data, and saves lives – from any location – for consumers, industrial companies and government agencies in over 120 countries. With a portfolio that includes SPOT GPS messengers, next-generation IoT products and modems, and cloud-based telematics solutions, Globalstar’s cost effective satellite-powered innovations give users visibility and intelligence for improving safety and operational efficiencies.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management
Excellent organizational skills with attention-to-detail
Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Familiarity with NetSuite
Ability to understand our satellite operation, with a sufficiently broad or narrow view as necessary, to detect problems and act accordingly
Self-motivated, driven person who can work with fellow members of the Satellite Engineering Team as well as with Network Operations Center (NOC) operators
Strong team collaboration and communication skills
Ability to define and document solutions to complex problems and to convey solutions to senior management
Ability to work with multiple engineering disciplines to identify technical product characteristics to develop requirements specifications
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and/or equivalent experience in a Satellite Operations Control Center environment

Responsibilities

Understand bus subsystem designs for each Globalstar satellite bus.
Interface with satellite communications payloads.
Regularly interact with Satellite Engineering team with a goal of understanding all technical aspects of the spacecraft design, as it relates to successful satellite operations.
Work closely with operations teams to develop and ensure satellite capability to safely provide service.