Globalstar · 2 days ago
Spacecraft Operations Control Systems Engineer
Louisiana, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expGlobalstar is a pioneer in personal safety and satellite communications, seeking a Spacecraft Operations Control Systems Engineer to enhance their satellite operations. The role involves supporting mission-critical software for 24x7 satellite operations, collaborating with engineering teams and vendors to ensure system reliability and operational efficiency.
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Hiring Manager
Scott Pence
Responsibilities
Support, maintain, and enhance Telemetry, Tracking, and Control (TT&C) core applications and peripheral systems used in satellite operations
Collaborate with subject matter experts to perform root‑cause analysis on reported issues, ensuring rapid resolution and adherence to high‑availability requirements for mission‑critical systems
Assist in developing, refining, and executing efficient software release and deployment processes to minimize operational disruptions
Participate in system architecture planning, working with subject matter experts to optimize capabilities while ensuring alignment with project scope, timelines, and budget constraints
Create, update, and manage system documentation, technical references, and training materials to support operational readiness and knowledge transfer
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying functional gaps, evaluating potential solutions, and preparing proposals or recommendations for leadership review
Provide on‑call support as required to ensure system reliability and mission continuity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or higher in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Equivalent experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
10+ years of prior experience in satellite operations or other mission‑critical environments required
5+ years of experience with both Linux and Windows operating systems, including hands‑on experience in operational or production environments
Familiarity with mission‑critical, high‑availability systems and the principles required to maintain system reliability
Preferred
Experience with time series databases, visualization tools such as Grafana, multi region cloud applications, and infrastructure as code tools preferred – troubleshooting
Master's or higher in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Equivalent experience may be substituted for a master's degree
Experience writing Python applications
Experience working with operational hardware such as steerable antennas, motor controllers, RF equipment, and other satellite ground system components
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
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Leadership Team
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