Satellite Operations Specialist
Core
Monitor and control a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation to deliver space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) data to government and commercial customers.
Role type
Satellite Operations Specialist (IC)
Builds
Real-time satellite telemetry, anomaly detection, and ISR data delivery for defense, intelligence, and civil protection missions.
Domain
Space technology / Earth Observation / Defense & Security
Required skills
Satellite operations, constellation monitoring, anomaly detection, procedure development, fleet maintenance, shift handover, incident reporting
Preferred skills
Orbital mechanics, Linux systems, Python, Atlassian Cloud (Jira, Confluence)
Technologies
Linux, Python, Atlassian Cloud (via careerplan.io/jobs/29558448-5b4e-4aef-b395-642acc666efa-satellite-operations-specialist-at-iceye)
Responsibilities
Maintain continuous monitoring and control of the satellite constellation; ensure safe operations and early detection of anomalies; develop and refine operational procedures and tools; support fleet maintenance and satellite in-orbit testing; contribute to mission readiness through simulations and Launch and Early Orbit Operations; deliver shift handovers, incident reports, and documentation.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, operational execution
