Hydrosat · 14 hours ago
Imaging Operations Specialist
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expHydrosat is seeking an experienced Imaging Operations Specialist to support the overall imaging operations of their on-orbit satellites. The role involves overseeing satellite scheduling and tasking to ensure timely and accurate imaging, as well as developing scripts to interface with satellite operations software.
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Responsibilities
Review and understand the satellite mission operations including understanding the operations API for tasking the on-orbit assets
Receive tasking requests from the products team and task the satellites in a timely fashion
Develop scripts to effectively and efficiently task the satellites including forecast tasking to cover near future (~2 weeks) activities
Work closely with the operations team to understand full satellite operations that impact imaging including calibration, among other satellites states and modes
Ensure tasking is achievable and advise if requests cannot be met in the requested timeline
Develop test methodology to support validation of new scripts in the software integration lab prior to use with on-orbit assets
Work with the engineering design team to advise on features and capabilities for the next-gen payloads including requirements development
Prepare and present periodic reports on tasking status and forecasts among other documentation
Prepare stable and releasable scrips and support configuration management of released scripts
Other tasks as required
Qualification
Required
3+ years experience in tasking for remote sensing platforms or similar application
Bachelor's degree in related field. Experience can be substituted for degree
Experience with scripting using Python or similar platforms to interface with API's
Demonstrated experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
Ability to work with geographically diverse team including fully remote individuals
Preferred
Experience working space-based imaging assets
Benefits
Employee options
Stock options
Health insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental
Flexible time off
Maternity, Paternity & Parental Leave
401K Matching
Company
Hydrosat
Hydrosat leverages thermal satellite intelligence and AI to address critical global challenges in food, security, and natural resources
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$35.62MKey Investors
Source Agriventures Inc.Statkraft VenturesOTB Ventures
2025-07-03Series Unknown
2023-04-25Grant· $5M
2023-03-05Series A· $15M
Leadership Team
Pieter Fossel
CEO & Co-Founder
Recent News
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