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Astroscale · 2 days ago

Satellite Operations Engineer

Denver, CO, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$90K/yr - $110K/yr

2+ years exp

Astroscale U.S. is dedicated to the global vision of ensuring the secure and sustainable development of space for future generations. They are seeking a Satellite Operations Engineer to help set up initial operations for Astroscale service missions and operate those missions, contributing to the development of on-orbit servicing solutions for a sustainable space environment.

AerospaceInformation TechnologyRoboticsSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Operate satellite servicers for a variety of unique Rendezvous, Proximity Operations and Docking (RPOD) missions during all mission phases including launch and early orbit, RPOD, service, and disposal

Support rehearsals, continued Mission Operations Center (MOC) development, interface development and control

Develop and execute scripts, checklists, and procedures to align with the mission concept and requirements

Provide feedback including discrepancy reports to the ground system and software team in the development of mission analysis tools and mission operations tools

Support the planning and design of launch & operations milestone reviews, such as Mission Rehearsals and Operations Readiness Reviews

Execute real-time operational actions based on approved checklists or Mission Director decisions

Coordinate with external vendors and customers

Assist in documenting and diagnosing on-orbit anomalies

Qualification

Satellite operations engineeringRendezvous Proximity Operations DockingSystems engineering principlesMission operations center experienceCollaborative communicationFlexibility in dynamic environmentInterpersonal skillsMentoring skillsOrganizational skills

Required

2+ years of experience in satellite operations engineering, including time spent on console in a satellite mission operations center

Awareness of systems engineering principles and tools across space and ground systems

Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately and organize work assignments to meet established timetables

Collaborative communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently, as part of a team, and to provide mentoring across the team in satellite operations

Flexibility to thrive in a dynamic and agile environment, meeting challenges, such as balancing the system engineering needs of programs at different stages of maturity and enabling successful remote collaboration with various teams around the world

Bachelor's degree, Master's degree or PhD in science, technology, engineering or math, or equivalent experience