Satellite Operations Specialist
Core
Monitor and control a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite constellation to deliver intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) data to government and commercial customers.
Role type
Satellite Operations Specialist (IC)
Builds
Real-time satellite data streams and mission-critical ISR capabilities for defense, intelligence, and commercial users.
Domain
Space industry / Earth Observation / Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Satellite constellation monitoring, anomaly detection, incident escalation, procedure development, fleet maintenance support, shift handover management, orbital mechanics knowledge, Linux system familiarity, Python scripting, Atlassian Cloud tools usage
Preferred skills
Aeronautical Engineering or Space studies background, experience in Launch and Early Orbit Operations (LEOP), strong focus on detail, fast problem-solving under pressure
Technologies
Linux, Python, Atlassian Cloud (Jira, Confluence)
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 in-orbit testing; contribute to mission readiness via simulations and LEOP; deliver clear shift handovers and incident documentation.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, shift-based operations
