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Operations and Automation Engineer

🌐 Remote💼 Full-time💰 $143,000–$143,000🗓 2026-09-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Designing and implementing automation solutions for monitoring, maintaining, and operating a fleet of satellites in space.

Role type

Senior IC operations and automation engineer (satellite systems)

Builds

Automated monitoring and control systems for spacecraft and ground station operations

Domain

Aerospace / Satellite Operations / Remote Sensing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Python or Julia scripting, satellite operations procedures, telemetry data analysis, anomaly troubleshooting, orbit maneuver planning, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Automation of complex systems, spacecraft subsystem knowledge (power, propulsion, communication, payload), ITU and FCC regulations familiarity

Technologies

Python, Julia

Responsibilities

Design and implement automation solutions for spacecraft and ground station operations; Analyze telemetry data and satellite health reports to assess performance and identify issues; Troubleshoot and resolve anomalies and system malfunctions; Plan and coordinate satellite maneuvers including orbit corrections and station-keeping; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new satellite integration; Execute satellite operation plans to maintain service continuity

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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