Associate Satellite Controller (Sydney, Australia)

Singtel; Sydney; Sur place; Confidential; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Parental leave

Learning catalogue / OptusU MBA micro-

Volunteer groups

Résumé du poste

Optus in Belrose (Sydney) is seeking an Associate Satellite Controller to join the Satellite Control team. The role involves on-orbit operations, real-time monitoring, and hands-on control of spacecraft and TTC ground systems.

The position is onsite with a 24/7 shift roster and eligibility for security clearance. You will progress toward Optus Satellite Controller Certification (~2 years) with comprehensive training and exposure to RF, antenna, and ground systems.

Qualifications

• Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.
• On-site 24/7 shift roster.
• Experience in Telecommunications, Satellite Communications, Defence sectors.
• Ability to operate in a real-time environment and diagnose faults.
• Targeted completion of Optus Satellite Controller Certification (~2 years).

Responsabilités

• Ensure health, safety, and performance of all spacecraft and manage on-orbit command and control.
• Operate and maintain ground-based telemetry, tracking, and command hardware for real-time monitoring and control.
• Perform routine spacecraft and ground TTC control actions and respond to anomalies and emergencies.
• Work as part of a small operations team under the Satellite Control Shift Leader.
• Gain expertise to Optus Satellite Control Certification and ongoing training.
• Participate in training on TTC ground systems and satellite payloads.

Connaissances

Analytical

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Formation

Associate/Advanced Diploma in Electrical / Electronic / Telecommunications / Aerospace

Outils

Telemetry systems

Ground TTC systems

RF & Antenna systems

Description du poste

Optus owns and operates a fleet of geostationary satellites for the provision of Satellite Services to customers spanning the corporate, consumer, and government sectors. The Satellite Operations group is responsible for managing and operating the Optus and NBN Co. Satellite Fleets, including all space and ground-based infrastructure.

Based onsite in Belrose, Sydney. The Satellite Control team is responsible for on-orbit operations of all satellites under Optus' control, managing, operating, and maintaining all ground-based infrastructure (TTC Systems), and providing specialist operations and engineering expertise in the delivery of Telemetry, Tracking and Command projects, and Professional Satellite Services to external customers.

Please note: The incumbent must be an Australian Citizen and either hold or be able to obtain an Australian Department of Defence (AGSVA) Security Clearance.

The day to day

• Ensure the health, safety, and performance of all spacecraft under Optus control and implement all command and control activities associated with managing the spacecraft on-orbit.
• Operate and maintain all ground-based telemetry, tracking, and command hardware and systems required for real-time monitoring and control of spacecraft.
• Perform routine spacecraft and ground TTC control activities, initiate and perform corrective actions in response to spacecraft anomalies, contingencies, and emergencies, as well as ground equipment and system failures.
• Work as an integral member of a small operations team of two to four individuals under the direction and supervision of the Satellite Control Shift Leader.
• Gain expert operational knowledge and professional skills to Optus Satellite Control Certification standard, and with ongoing continuity and re-familiarisation training.
• Actively participate in further training in the theory and operation of new and evolving TTC ground systems, spacecraft bus and payload types.

Why you are our next Associate Satellite Controller

• Ability to work on a 24/7 shift roster - onsite only.
• Australian Citizen for security clearance purposes.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant engineering field, such as Associate/Advanced Diploma or equivalent in Electrical / Electronic / Telecommunications / Aerospace, or related field.
• Interest and commitment to completing the Optus Satellite Controller Certification (~2 years).
• Experience in Telecommunications, Satellite Communications, Aerospace sectors, or Defence Capabilities.
• Ability to comprehend and work with complex satellite-based systems, ground-based TTC systems, Satellite Communication Technologies, Antenna systems, RF, Baseband, SCADA, and Real-time Computer systems.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to move easily between practical and analytic domains.
• Experience working within a complex real-time environment and with system-level fault diagnosis and repair.
• Effectively multitask and coordinate critical operational workloads and competing priorities in a demanding operations environment.

What's in it for you?

• Inclusive paid parental leave, up to 14 weeks for the primary care giver
• All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the 'Parents at Work portal'
• Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue – even earn a MBA micro-credential via OptusU (University)
• Connect at work through our employee-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans, Yarn Network, Wellbeing Network and Young Professionals.

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