Spacecraft Operations Engineer II: Satellite Missions

Gilmour Space; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space Technologies seeks a Satellites Operations Engineer II to manage satellite mission activities, monitor health, and execute commands across mission phases. The role collaborates with engineering, software, and mission management teams in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates hold a STEM bachelor’s and at least two years in spacecraft operations or related fields, with strong Linux, Python, and SQL skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in spacecraft operations, mission operations, spacecraft testing, systems engineering, or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 procedures and 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 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.

Education

Aerospace Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Mechatronics

Computer Science

Physics

Tools

Linux Bash

SQL

Python

Grafana

Job description

Gilmour Space Technologies seeks a Satellites Operations Engineer II to manage satellite mission activities, monitor health, and execute commands across mission phases. The role collaborates with engineering, software, and mission management teams in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates hold a STEM bachelor’s and at least two years in spacecraft operations or related fields, with strong Linux, Python, and SQL skills.