Satellite Engineer

About the position

The position involves monitoring the health of spacecraft systems and subsystems throughout the satellites lifecycle. Responsibilities include performing routine analysis, identifying and resolving system deviations, developing operations procedures, and executing command plans for spacecraft configuration changes. The role also requires defining satellite system requirements, developing software tools for testing, and performing on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health of spacecraft systems and subsystems throughout the satellites lifecycle.
• Perform routine analysis and manufacturer recommended operations.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve system and subsystem deviations and anomalies.
• Develop satellite operations procedures, products and processes based on manufacturer's documentation and operations protocol.
• Define, develop, test, and execute command plans to implement spacecraft configuration changes.
• Define and develop satellite system and subsystem requirements for ground network systems.
• Develop software tools, methods, and procedures to improve testing and measurement capabilities.
• Test and assess the viability/compatibility of new systems and equipment.
• Perform on-call responsibilities on a rotating periodic basis.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science.
• At least one (1) year of recent, relevant professional experience in Satellite Engineering/Operations.
• Capability to apply engineering principles and practices across spacecraft applications.
• Computer experience to operate various satellite operations ground systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Some familiarity with Object Oriented Programming Languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++).
• Ability to analyze time varying data in plots or tables for specific signatures.
• Must be a US Person (US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Individual).

Nice-to-haves

• Additional years of recent, relevant professional experience in Satellite Engineering/Operations.
• Systems knowledge of spacecraft operations spanning all spacecraft bus subsystems.
• Knowledge of spacecraft designs and operations: AIRBUS, Boeing, MAXAR, or Northrop Grumman.
• Ability to draft specifications and evaluate proposals.
• Experience with project scheduling and coordination.
• Familiarity with Excel visual basic programming, including macro development.
• Python, Unix, and/or MATLAB programming skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment offering up to two days per week work from home.
• Development opportunities supporting professional growth.
• Participation in satellite launch parties, company connect events, and charitable activities.
• Wide range of benefits including paid leave programs, medical, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.