Bachelor's degree in engineering with 3-5 years of experience in spacecraft systems (satellites, human-rated vehicles)
Strong working knowledge of spacecraft bus subsystems (power, thermal, avionics)
Ability to make technical decisions in time-critical conditions
Excellent situational awareness and systems thinking capabilities
Experience with documentation and collaboration tools like Confluence, Jira, and MS Office
In-office presence required in Houston, Texas
Responsibilities
Become an expert on LDN relay satellite(s)
Monitor spacecraft bus telemetry, trends, and limits for vehicle health and mission success
Coordinate closely with various system groups (payload, power, thermal, avionics, ground systems)
Assist in anomaly response and resolution
Maintain operations products for relay satellites and operations knowledge base
Participate in simulations and training events
Provide support across IM programs as needed
Benefits
Collaborative and dynamic working environment
Opportunity to engage in cutting-edge satellite technology
Hands-on role in real-time mission operations
Professional growth and development opportunities
Conducive working hours with potential for flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
Bus Manager Console Operator
Houston, TX
About the Position
The Bus Manager Console Lead will be responsible for serving as the spacecraft bus expert and lead the real-time operations console for satellite missions. This console will be responsible for monitoring the health, safety, and performance of the spacecraft during mission operations. They will also play a critical role in mission execution, anomaly response and resolution, and operational readiness. The ideal candidate brings deep spacecraft bus knowledge, experience in real-time mission operations, and the ability to make decisions under potentially time-critical conditions.
Responsibilities
Become an expert on the LDN relay satellite(s)
Monitor spacecraft bus telemetry, trends, and limits to ensure vehicle health and mission success
Coordinate closely with payload, power, thermal, avionics, and ground systems groups
Assist in anomaly response and resolution
Assist in maintaining operations products for relay satellites and the operations knowledge base for satellite systems at IM
Participate in simulations and other training events
Provide matrixed support across IM programs as needed
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering and at a minimum 3-5 years of experience in spacecraft systems (satellites, human rated vehicles, etc.)
Strong working knowledge of spacecraft bus subsystems (power, thermal, avionics, etc.)
Ability to make technical decisions in potentially time-critical conditions
Excellent situational awareness and systems thinking
Experience with documentation and collaboration tools such as Confluence, Jira, MS Office (MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel)
This role requires in-office presence in Houston, Texas
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of or exposure in one of the following technical disciplines is highly desired:
Real-time shift operations of technical systems such as satellite operations or equivalent
Familiarity with fault management systems, FDIR, and spacecraft autonomy
Familiarity with automation/artificial intelligence
