24/7 Onsite Satellite Control Associate

Singtel Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Learning catalogue access

MBA micro-credential via OptusU

Employee volunteer groups

Job summary

Optus in Belrose, Sydney, is seeking an Associate Satellite Controller to join a small operations team. You will be responsible for on-orbit command, real-time telemetry, tracking, and control of spacecraft, working onsite on a 24/7 roster.

The role requires Australian citizenship to obtain security clearance and a tertiary engineering qualification. You will pursue Optus Satellite Controller Certification over ~2 years and engage in ongoing training for TTC systems and payload operations.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain Australian Defence Security Clearance.
• Tertiary qualification in Electrical/Electronic/Aerospace engineering or related field.
• Interest in completing Optus Satellite Controller Certification (~2 years).
• Experience in Telecommunications, Satellite Communications, Aerospace or Defence sectors.
• Ability to work with complex satellite ground systems and real-time control.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety, and performance of spacecraft under Optus control and manage on-orbit command and control activities.
• Operate and maintain ground-based telemetry, tracking, and command hardware for real-time monitoring and control.
• Perform routine spacecraft and TTC control activities and respond to anomalies and contingencies.
• Work as part of a small operations team under supervision of the Satellite Control Shift Leader.
• Gain knowledge to Optus Satellite Controller Certification standard with ongoing training.
• Participate in training for TTC ground systems and spacecraft bus payload operations.

Skills

Shift work

Analytical thinking

Real-time systems

Team collaboration

Education

Assoc/Adv Diploma in Engineering

Tools

TTC ground systems

RF testing equipment

Job description

Optus in Belrose, Sydney, is seeking an Associate Satellite Controller to join a small operations team. You will be responsible for on-orbit command, real-time telemetry, tracking, and control of spacecraft, working onsite on a 24/7 roster.

The role requires Australian citizenship to obtain security clearance and a tertiary engineering qualification. You will pursue Optus Satellite Controller Certification over ~2 years and engage in ongoing training for TTC systems and payload operations.