Satellite Flight Operator: Real-Time, On-Call Mission Lead

Xona-Space-Systems; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Xona-Space-Systems is seeking a Flight/Spacecraft Operator to own and lead day-to-day spacecraft operations for a growing satellite constellation. You will ensure safe, reliable mission execution from early on-orbit checkout through routine operations and anomaly resolution.

You will help define operational concepts, lead flight ops actions, and act as the primary intermediary between active spacecrafts and system owners.

Qualifications

• Experience with direct on-console control of satellites, aircraft, drones, or other machinery.
• Strong understanding of TT&C/communications systems and collaboration with Ground Station provider.
• Extended availability outside normal working hours for spacecraft ops.
• Excellent verbal & written communication to update progress.
• Excellent documentation skills to track critical events across ground and space stack.
• Some scripting knowledge with Python, Bash, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assume the role of one of the Flight Operators for the Xona’s constellation, and perform real-time mission operations, including commanding, monitoring, and contingency response.
• Coordinate with other Operators shifts across different locations and time zones to efficiently organize and distribute tasks.
• Deep dive into the full Ground and Satellite tech stack, to understand the system as a whole for both nominal scenarios and anomaly conditions.
• Provide frequent updates on the state of the satellites to key stakeholders and raise any issues in a timely manner.
• Prepared for on-call duties during any anomalies or special spacecraft operations.
• Assist conceptually/logistically with automating any mundane or repetitive tasks by providing any valuable domain knowledge or directly help with scripting

Skills

Direct on-console control

TT&C/communications systems

Extended availability

Verbal & written communication

Documentation skills

Scripting (Python,Bash)

Tools

Python

Bash

Job description

Xona-Space-Systems is seeking a Flight/Spacecraft Operator to own and lead day-to-day spacecraft operations for a growing satellite constellation. You will ensure safe, reliable mission execution from early on-orbit checkout through routine operations and anomaly resolution.

You will help define operational concepts, lead flight ops actions, and act as the primary intermediary between active spacecrafts and system owners.