Satellite Engineer

About the position

In this role, you will monitor the health of spacecraft systems and subsystems throughout the satellites lifecycle. You will perform routine analysis and manufacturer recommended operations, identify, investigate, and resolve system and subsystem deviations and anomalies, and participate in related activities. Additionally, you will develop satellite operations procedures, products, and processes based on manufacturer's documentation and operations protocol. You will define, develop, test, and execute command plans to implement spacecraft configuration changes, as well as define and develop satellite system and subsystem requirements for ground network systems, including the development of test plans, conducting acceptance tests, and resolving issues. You will also develop software tools, methods, and procedures to improve testing and measurement capabilities, test and assess the viability/compatibility of new systems and equipment, and perform on-call responsibilities on a rotating periodic basis, being available to support outside of normal business hours during the week and on weekends.

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.
• Participate in related activities.
• 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 test plans, conduct acceptance tests, and resolve issues.
• 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 of engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, thermal logic, and computer application.
• Computer experience is required to operate various satellite operations ground systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Some familiarity with Object Oriented Programming Languages (for example Python, Java, C++).
• Ability to analyze time varying data in plots or tables for specific signatures.
• This role is subject to ITAR/EAR; candidates must be a US Person (this includes US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Individual such as an asylee or refugee).

Nice-to-haves

• Additional years of recent, relevant professional experience in Satellite Engineering/Operations.
• Systems knowledge of the fundamentals of spacecraft operations spanning all spacecraft bus subsystems including attitude control, power, thermal, data handling, and propulsion.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following 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 (for eligible positions).
• Development opportunities supporting professional growth championed by our dedicated Learning & Development team.
• Ways to get involved: satellite launch parties, company connect events, charitable activities, team social events, recognition programs, and employee resource groups.
• Wide range of benefits and perks to help you stay healthy, happy, and productive, including paid leave programs, medical, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits, employee wellness offerings, and more.