Spacecraft Engineer II
Core
Plan, support, execute, and oversee TT&C and spacecraft subsystem operations, including commanding, stationkeeping, and anomaly resolution for satellite missions.
Role type
Spacecraft Engineer II (Operations & Mission Support)
Builds
Satellite communication services and broadcast operations
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications
Required skills
Spacecraft subsystem operations, TT&C, orbit determination, maneuver planning, anomaly investigation, technical reporting, mathematical modeling, engineering principles
Preferred skills
MAXAR FS1300 or Lockheed Martin A2100 experience, Kratos ISI EPOCH TT&C/OASYS, MATLAB, AGI STK, knowledge of Attitude Control/Propulsion/Power/Flight Dynamics subsystems
Technologies
MATLAB, AGI STK, Kratos ISI EPOCH TT&C, OASYS
Responsibilities
Evaluate spacecraft performance and troubleshoot subsystems, provide direction to spacecraft controllers during operations, perform 24x7 on-call support for anomalies, create and optimize spacecraft procedures and tools, plan and execute spacecraft maneuvers and orbital relocations, analyze performance trends and design documentation, develop training materials, mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Mid-level IC (3+ years experience)