Satellite Operations Specialist

Kepler Communications; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading satellite communications provider in Canada seeks a dedicated individual to support spacecraft operations and enhance satellite health. The role involves troubleshooting technical issues, performing operational maintenance, and conducting performance analyses of spacecraft platforms. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, possess experience with spacecraft operations, and be comfortable with Python and Linux environments.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited vacation policy

$1,500 annual professional development fund

Relocation packages

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in spacecraft operation or testing.
• Knowledge of LEO and sun-synchronous orbits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain spacecraft health and service delivery.
• Resolve anomalies for rapid service restoration.
• Conduct performance analysis of spacecraft.

Skills

Operational maintenance of spacecraft

Technical troubleshooting

Python programming

Linux environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Satellite Communications

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Competitive compensation designed to recognize and reward your contributions
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including dependents
• Unlimited vacation and supportive parental leave policy
• $1,500 annual professional development fund to support your growth
• Opportunities for relocation packages for approved roles
• Recognized as a Great Place to Work for five consecutive years at our Canadian headquarters

Responsibilities

• Perform nominal operations to maintain spacecraft health and service delivery
• Address and resolve anomalies for rapid service restoration
• Conduct trending and performance analysis of spacecraft platforms and payloads
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve operations and processes for enhanced efficiency
• Participate in rotating weekly on-call operations to monitor satellite health and overall network performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or relevant experience
• Knowledge of LEO, sun-synchronous orbits, and their implications for satellite operations
• Experience in spacecraft operation or testing, ideally with responsibility for platform subsystems or instruments
• Working knowledge of Python and comfort in a Linux environment
• Demonstrated strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with networking/communications (antennas, modems, RF, network infrastructure)
• Basic programming knowledge, with bonus points for skills in Python or other scripting languages

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