Space Systems Engineer, Space Operations
Core
Maintain and optimize the health and productivity of the world's largest Earth Observation satellite constellation by developing software, analyzing data, and resolving anomalies.
Role type
Space Systems Engineer (Operations)
Builds
Real-time, mission-critical software solutions for satellite operations and automated fleet management systems.
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Operations / Earth Observation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Python, statistical analysis, software development, data aggregation, system monitoring, anomaly triage, on-orbit experiment design, operational procedure creation, fleet capacity optimization.
Preferred skills
Agile software development, DevOps tools (Git, Docker, Jenkins, CI/CD), spacecraft operation experience, automation and optimization tools, open-source contributions.
Technologies
Python, Git, GitLab, Docker, Jenkins, Bash, Linux, CI/CD, Sentry, Datadog
Responsibilities
Conduct daily fleet checks and support On-Call shifts; Test and deploy flight software upgrades and debug satellite anomalies; Create and maintain operational procedures; Write scripts to aggregate satellite data and generate system monitoring metrics; Analyze data to identify issues and inefficiencies in the full stack of services; Provide feedback to launch, manufacturing, and spacecraft engineering teams based on on-orbit performance.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
