Act as the bridge between spacecraft in orbit, the Satellite Operations team, and broader engineering and business teams
Turn customer contracts into operational reality by ensuring satellites are successfully commissioned and transitioned to nominal operations
Coordinate across subsystems (Flight Software, Ground Software, Thermal, Electrical, Systems, GNC, Business Development) to meet contractual obligations
Lead cross functional team meetings for commissioning activities and anomaly reviews and provide regular progress updates to management
Lead the development of commissioning plans for satellite launches and coordinate with Satellite Operations Manager and Systems Engineering teams
Monitor operational performance against contractual requirements and coordinate cross team support to address performance shortfalls
Ensure Satellite Operations systems and processes are scalable to support fleet expansion and contractual requirements
Provide periodic updates to management on commissioning progress and operational performance against contractual commitments
Requirements
5+ years of experience in satellite operations or a related high-reliability system environment (e.g., aerospace, defense)
Working knowledge of satellite subsystem functionality
Experience solving complex problems that span multiple systems
Experience with creating operational processes to address both technical and customer needs
An engineering background in an engineering field such as Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic environment
Ability to thrive in ambiguity and create structure/process where none exists
Nice-to-have: experience with satellite command and control systems, telemetry analysis, and mission planning
Nice-to-have: direct experience with on-orbit satellite commissioning or mission operations
Nice-to-have: understanding of ITAR/EAR regulations
Work authorization: Position requires access to export controlled information; applicant must be a U.S. person or eligible to access export controlled information
Benefits
equity compensation
medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
401k retirement plan
short & long term disability insurance
life insurance
three weeks paid vacation for new employees
12 paid holidays
unlimited sick time
paid parental leave
ATS Keywords
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Hard skills
satellite operationssatellite subsystem functionalityoperational processesengineering backgroundsatellite command and control systemstelemetry analysismission planningon-orbit satellite commissioningITAR regulationsEAR regulations
Soft skills
communication skillsteamwork skillsproblem-solvingability to thrive in ambiguitycreating structure/processleadershipcross-functional coordinationprogress reportingadaptabilityorganizational skills