Position Title: Satellite Operator
Location: Irvine, CA, Fully Onsite
Employment Type: Full-time, rotating shift schedule
Pay: $70,000 - $80,000 Annually (DOE)
Ability To Obtain Security Clearance
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Satellite Operator to join our innovative team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the operational success of our satellite missions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in satellite systems, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for ensuring the seamless functioning of space technologies.
Essential Job Functions
- Perform daily monitoring and commanding functions for the ICEYE satellites and supporting TT&C ground network operations
- Monitor all ICEYE satellites for proper operation, respond to satellite and network alarms, and coordinate troubleshooting activities
- Execute commands and procedures (nominal and anomalous) on all satellites
- Supports daily ICEYE Payload Operations
- Assist Engineers in spacecraft anomaly analysis and gather data to create and generate anomaly reports
- Monitor the satellite ground station network and support with pass activities
- Perform daily checks on spacecraft performance trends; create reports and aid in initial analysis findings
- Create shift logs and aid in shift briefings
- Support the documentation of Satellite Operations procedures
- Attend required and routine trainings and meetings
Education & Qualification
Required:
- A Bachelor's degree in STEM (remote sensing, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science) or higher
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficient in written and oral communication
- Ability to work a rotating schedule including holidays, weekends, and night shifts
- Ability to obtain a clearance
Desired:
- Experience in Satellite Operations
- Scripting or Python programming experience
- Familiarity with Linux OS and commercial cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)