Satellite Operations Specialist
August 4
Description
• Participate in rotating weekly on-call operations to monitor satellite health and operations by handling alerts. • Perform nominal operations to maintain spacecraft health and service delivery. • Address and resolve anomalies for rapid service restoration. • Conduct trending and performance analysis of spacecraft platforms and payloads. • Develop, implement, and continuously improve operations and processes for enhanced efficiency. • Support launch and commissioning preparations for new spacecraft. • Prepare and execute LEOP and commissioning of future Kepler spacecraft. • Test spacecraft functionality throughout the development process. • Participate in spacecraft conceptual studies and design input, focusing on onboard autonomy and FDIR. • Update and develop tools to automate satellite operation tasks, enhancing efficiency and reliability. • Develop and validate operating procedures for all mission phases.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or relevant experience. • Knowledge of LEO, sun-synchronous orbits, and their implications for satellite operations. • Knowledge of spacecraft command and control systems. • Working knowledge of Python and comfort in a Linux environment. • Experience in spacecraft operation or testing, ideally with responsibility for platform subsystems or instruments. • Aptitude for operating systems with multiple elements and constraints. • Demonstrated strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. • Basic programming knowledge, with bonus points for skills in Python, or other scripting languages. • Demonstrated attention to detail and organization skills. • Ability to work under pressure.
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