AST SpaceMobile
Satellite Operations Engineer
Lanham, Maryland, United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 33 days ago
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About the role
- This role is shift-based to ensure 24/7 coverage, including weekends and holidays.
- Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.
Responsibilities
- Maintain situational awareness of satellite and ground station configuration and status
- Support mission product development including procedure development, test, and validation
- Support system readiness, planning, and preparation for satellite launch
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a STEM-related field
- A minimum of 2 years of satellite operations experience
- Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods
- Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Must be able to remain alert and responsive during prolonged periods of monitoring and operations
- Provide triage support to satellite and ground system anomalies, collect data, call in engineers, and support the anomaly resolution team as required
- Attend required and routine training sessions, simulations, rehearsals, conferences, and program reviews
Nice to have
- Experience with LEO satellite constellations
- Familiarity with mission planning, flight dynamics, and ground network operations
- Prior work in a 24/7 operations environment
- Exposure to automation tools and scripting for satellite operations
- Knowledge of satellite telemetry and command systems
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of all documentation and project deliverables
Benefits
- Monitor and process satellite telemetry data and monitor satellite subsystem state of health
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