Bachelor's or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Aerospace, or a closely related Engineering field
7+ years of experience with Satellite Attitude and Orbital Control Subsystems
5+ years of experience with PID controllers, satellite sensors, and actuators
Experience in a well-defined process environment
Familiarity with Python and MATLAB
Responsibilities
Monitor and maintain the Globalstar space asset of multiple generations of satellites
Establish expertise in the Globalstar Satellite Attitude and Orbit Control Subsystem
Optimize attitude pointing performance while minimizing safety risks
Perform trend analysis on aging satellite sensors and actuators
Write and maintain satellite operations procedures and scripts
Participate in real-time operations for anomaly resolution and recovery
Develop tools to streamline satellite and ground operations
Benefits
Willingness to travel as needed
Opportunity to work after regular hours when necessary
Support for reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
As an Attitude and Orbital Control Subsystem (AOCS) Satellite Engineer, you will ensure the performance and status of on-orbit control systems for current and the next generation of LEO Satellites.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Duties/Responsibilities:
Work with a team of engineers to monitor and maintain the Globalstar space asset of multiple generations of satellites
Establish and maintain subject matter expertise in the Globalstar Satellite Attitude and Orbit Control Subsystem
Determine methods for optimizing attitude pointing performance while minimizing satellite safety risk in support of payload mission requirements
Perform trend analysis for aging of onboard satellite Attitude and Orbit Control Subsystem sensors and actuators
Write and maintain satellite operations procedures and scripts
Participate in real time operations for nominal operations, anomaly resolution, and anomaly recovery
Monitor satellite operations in real-time to confirm nominal performance or recommend contingency actions
Develop and maintain tools to streamline satellite and ground operations
Prepare commanding requests for operators in accordance with established operations plan
Oversee the execution of commanding as necessary
Perform all required telemetry monitoring and analysis, both short and long-term, in order to assure satellite safety
Skills and Competencies:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management
Excellent organizational skills with attention-to-detail
Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Familiarity with NetSuite
Education, Experience, and Licenses/Certifications:
Bachelor's or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Aerospace, or a closely related Engineering field
7+ years of experience with Satellite Attitude and Orbital Control Subsystems
5+ years of experience with PID controllers, satellite sensors, and actuators
Experience working in an established well-defined process environment
Familiarity with Python and MATLAB
It's a bonus if you have:
Master's Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or a closely related Engineering field
10+ years of experience with Satellite Attitude and Orbital Control Subsystems
Physical Requirements:
Willingness and ability to travel as needed
Willingness and ability to work after regularly scheduled hours as needed
Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods working on a computer (4 to 8 hours)
Ability to operate the equipment used for the job
Ability to lift 15 pounds at times
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job
Marginal Functions:
A review of this job description may have omitted some of the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the job duties and responsibilities. This job description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties and/or responsibilities to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.
