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Satellite Operations Engineer
Louisville, Colorado, United States · Contract
Work authorization required$110k-$145kDetected 1 day ago
PythonGitAWSData AnalysisFinancial ModelingLogisticsEmbedded SystemsAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringControlsCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingCritical Thinking
About the role
- Capella is looking for a Satellite Operations Engineer to join our close-knit team of spacecraft operators!
- If you thrive on solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment and want to have a direct hand in the success of a growing fleet, we want you at Capella.
- This is a hybrid role located in Louisville, CO.
Responsibilities
- Lead the launch and commissioning of new satellites for autonomous operations
- Perform spacecraft analysis, maintenance, and anomaly response
- Develop and automate operational procedures and tools
- Support the execution of special projects and demonstrations
- Interface with other teams to develop and maintain a highly autonomous spacecraft operations system
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation
- Familiarity with all of the following disciplines and significant experience with at least one:
- Experience with Git or other version control systems
- US Non-Technical Jobs. Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accor
- Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
- o Astrodynamics
- o Guidance, Navigation, and Control
- o Electrical Engineering
- o Communications Systems
- o Thermal Engineering
- o Embedded Software
- o Propulsion
- Strong ability to communicate and collaborate within a team environment
- Comfortable dealing with unknowns, quantifying risk, addressing uncertainty, and handling the pressure of a real-time operating environment
Compensation
- The approximate base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $145,000.
- The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity.
- Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity.
- Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available.
Benefits
- In this role, you will own the full operational life-cycle: from designing mission operations and executing high-stakes commissioning campaigns, to maintaining fleet health and leading on-orbit anomaly response.
- Benefits listed in this posting may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Capella Space.
- Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend.
- Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.
- We are committed to equity and justice.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen, lawful U
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