Satellite Flight Operations Engineer

4 weeks ago


Falls Church VA, United States GTT, LLC Full time

Satellite Flight Operations Engineer - Mission Operations
Our client is looking for a Satellite Flight Operations Engineer to join the Mission Operations team filling a hands-on satellite command and control responsibility
The Flight Operations Engineer plays a key role in developing and implementing key processes and procedures to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the satellite constellation.
This is a unique role where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the design and operation of command and control mission software, evaluate satellite in-orbit performance, and participate in satellite in-orbit commissioning.
This position will require shift work and someone willing to take on a high degree of responsibility and comfortable with being an independent thinker while applying training and procedures.
Few positions will give an early career opportunity with as much impact and flexibility as the Satellite Flight Operations Engineer at the client.
The curious and motivated will excel in this position.
Satellite Command and Control Operations: Using command and control software tools, monitor satellite operations, perform manual commanding, review satellite telemetry, respond to anomalies, and communicate status.
Processes and Procedures: Inform the development and follow key processes and procedures to optimize satellite operation efficiency and ensure safety standards are met.
Contribute to the design, improvement, and maintenance of command and control mission software tools and dashboards, actively participating in requirement generation and development activities.
Satellite System Analysis: Evaluate satellite health and performance, identifying issues and areas for improvement. Identify performance trends, troubleshoot anomalies, and propose optimization strategies.
In-orbit commissioning: Implement satellite in-orbit commissioning plans, including initial contact, performance testing, and early operations.
Flight Operations Controller Proficiency: Gain Flight Operations Controller certification by demonstrating competence in managing satellite operations using all relevant satellite and ground command procedures, standard operating procedures, and command and control tools.
Directly contribute to the development and implementation of processes and procedures, resulting in improved response time to internal customers for satellite services.
Software and Tool Contributions: Provide user feedback to software developers to improve the scalability of tools and automation.
The Satellite Flight Operations Engineer will directly contribute to the development and testing of new and improved tools released to Operations.
Shift Leadership: Through proficiency of tools, smart application of processes, and demonstrated deliberate action, independently lead Mission Operation Center shifts.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a degree that you can demonstrate is relevant to this job profile.
Our client is a commercially licensed satellite-direct-to-standard-phone system with the mission to connect everyone, everywhere. They build, launch, and operate ‘cell-tower-in-space’ satellites that provide direct-to-standard-phone connectivity with continuous global coverage. The client has proven two-way commercial and emergency messaging on all seven continents and is scaling to provide service at broadband speeds.
From early careers to seasoned professionals, our client welcomes anyone excited about our mission to make an impact on the world.



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