Satellites Operation Engineer II

Defence Co.; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space seeks a Satellites Operations Engineer II to join Australia’s space program, located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. You will plan, coordinate, and execute satellite mission activities across all phases, from commissioning to end-of-life, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful missions.

The role requires a degree in a related technical discipline and at least two years of spacecraft operations experience, with strong telemetry analysis, Linux,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of spacecraft operations, mission operations, spacecraft testing, systems engineering, or a related technical field.
• Understanding of spacecraft subsystems, mission planning, mission operations, and orbital mechanics.
• Experience developing and executing operational procedures, test plans, or mission activities.
• Experience monitoring telemetry, analysing spacecraft performance, and executing spacecraft commands.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute satellite missions across all phases.
• Monitor spacecraft health, analyse telemetry, and issue commands.
• Develop mission plans, schedules and command sequences.
• Test activities: validation, verification, and rehearsals.
• Investigate anomalies and support recovery planning.
• Maintain operational procedures, flight rules and docs.
• Support mission control and ground segment readiness.
• Identify improvements to processes and tools.
• Collaborate with engineering, software, AIT and management.
• Provide on-call/after-hours operational support.

Skills

Linux

Python

SQL

Bash scripting

Telemetry analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

On-call support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical discipline

Tools

Orekit

GMAT

STK

Grafana

Job description

Satellites Operations Engineer II

Gilmour Space is a leading Australian space company, developing launch vehicles, satellite platforms, advanced propulsion technologies; and launching from our licensed orbital spaceport in Bowen, North Queensland.

Are you a creative and experienced 'Satellites Operations Engineer II' looking for a dynamic role where your skills will make a real impact? Have you ever dreamt of working with rockets right here in Australia? Well let's have a chance! Gilmour Space is seeking a talented individual to join our innovative team to send rockets to Space! Conveniently located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, our new state-of-the-art facility, purpose built for designing and manufacturing rockets in-house, is equipped with the latest technology and tools, providing an ideal environment for innovation and excellence. So, what are you waiting for? Join us and be a part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration and let's send Australia to Space together!

How you will contribute to our mission in getting Australia to space:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute satellite mission activities across all mission phases, including commissioning, operations, and end-of-life activities.
• Monitor spacecraft health and performance, analyse telemetry, and execute spacecraft commanding in accordance with approved procedures and operational constraints.
• Develop mission plans, activity schedules, command sequences, and operational products to support mission objectives.
• Develop, execute, and document spacecraft, ground system, and operational testing activities, including validation, verification, and mission rehearsals.
• Investigate spacecraft anomalies, perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis, and support recovery planning and implementation.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures, flight rules, documentation, and training materials.
• Support mission control systems, ground segment operations, and operational readiness activities.
• Identify and implement improvements to operational processes, tools, automation, and mission performance.
• Collaborate with spacecraft engineering, software, AIT, and mission management teams to ensure safe and successful mission execution.
• Participate in on-call and out-of-hours operational support as required.

Mandatory Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in spacecraft operations, mission operations, spacecraft testing, systems engineering, or a related technical field.
• Understanding of spacecraft subsystems, mission planning, mission operations, and orbital mechanics.
• Experience developing and executing operational procedures, test plans, or mission activities.
• Experience monitoring telemetry, analysing spacecraft performance, and executing spacecraft commands.
• Proficiency in Linux, Bash scripting, Python, and SQL.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and support out-of-hours operations when required.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Experience supporting LEOP, spacecraft commissioning, or in-orbit testing activities.
• Experience with flight dynamics products and tools (Orekit, GMAT, STK, or equivalent): orbit determination, manoeuvre planning, conjunction assessment and collision-avoidance workflows.
• Experience in spacecraft Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT), verification and validation, or mission simulations.
• Familiarity with flight dynamics systems, ground segment infrastructure, and CCSDS standards.
• Experience developing automation tools or software for mission operations.
• Experience with Grafana, cloud-based mission systems, or DevOps practices.
• Experience operating Earth observation, communications, scientific, or defence satellite missions.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have an appropriate Australian work visa or work entitlements.

Gilmour Space Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.