Senior Flight-Operations Satellite-Systems-Engineer (Fastwater Staffing )

HIKINEX • Vancouver, BC

48d

About The Position

As part of the System Engineering Department, the Flight Operations System Engineer will participate in and coordinate the work needed for the analysis, planning, and definition of the constellation operations ConOps, and the preparations, testing, and execution of the operations procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a relevant field
• At least 10 years of relevant practical experience
• Previous experience with LEO/MEO satellite systems.
• Experience with automated satellite operations, especially design and IOT.
• Systems Engineering experience in concepts of space and ground segment design, specification and integration, knowledge of Flight Software role in operations, Satellite Database Operations concept and telemetry structure concepts.
• Experience creating or using models and/or simulation software.
• Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages
• Knowledge of Matlab
• Knowledge of AG1's Systems Tool Kit (STK)

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in Constellation Operations
• Development and testing of new automated operations
• Knowledge of MS Excel, for the purposes of engineering analyses
• Knowledge of requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably

Responsibilities

• Perform and participate in trade-off studies to design, develop, and simulate the overall Satellite LEOP plan.
• Develop Spacecraft In-Orbit Operations Procedures and oversee their execution and associated trainings.
• Develop Satellite Operation Manuals, test procedures, and oversee their execution and associated trainings.
• Develop Verification & Validation Matrices of the operations procedures for on-orbit commissioning, routine, and contingency operations of the mission.
• Support In-Orbit Test (IOT), anomaly resolution + FDIR.
• Support the Satellite Simulator Operation and script development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior