Globalstar · 1 month ago
Senior Satellite Payload Operations Engineer
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGlobalstar is a pioneer in personal safety through satellite technology, providing reliable connectivity and protection across various sectors. The Senior Satellite Payload Operations Engineer will lead satellite payload operations, analyze data, and ensure the health of satellites both in orbit and in development.
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Responsibilities
Perform all duties related to operations and required to be on call as needed to lead payload anomalies and aid in resolution
Perform payload In-Orbit Tests on current and future constellations to assess payload health, telemetry trending and analyze key payload parameters
Perform and execute Payload Management Instructions operations
Maintain payload configuration, document changes and optimize the payload
Refine and execute payload/T&C procedures and telemetry pages
Support ground antenna RF testing and interference
Provide feedback on design, test data from the vendors and make sure vendor satellite requirements are met
Perform antenna pattern analysis and monitor payload performances
Perform trade-offs on digital beam forming antenna pattern choices
Provides engineering support to other groups to work with external vendors
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering field
10+ years of experience in satellite engineering, operations, payload systems design, or other closely related field
Experience with Satellite Payload Engineering for Satellite and its integration with the Ground system
Exposure to digital payload satellite programs with digital beamforming capability
Understanding of digital beamforming technologies
Knowledge of payload and its impact on overall platform design including the power/thermal subsystems
Experience with LEO constellation development programs
Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, and Power Bi
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management
Excellent organizational skills with attention-to-detail
Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Familiarity with NetSuite
Willingness and ability to travel as needed
Willingness and ability to work after regularly scheduled hours as needed
Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods working on a computer (4 to 8 hours)
Ability to operate the equipment used for the job
Ability to lift 15 pounds at times
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job
Preferred
Master's or higher in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering field
15+ years of experience in satellite engineering
5+ years of LEO satellite experience
Company
Globalstar
Globalstar is the widely-used handheld satellite phone service, offering both voice and data services from virtually anywhere.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$652MKey Investors
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2006-11-02IPO
Leadership Team
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