Junior LEO Satellite Operations Engineer

AST SpaceMobile; Gavà; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AST SpaceMobile is hiring a Junior Satellite Operations Engineer to support real-time operations of its LEO satellite constellation. This shift-based role ensures 24/7 coverage, including weekends and holidays, in the Satellite Operations Center.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in space systems, telemetry, and command systems, with interest in automation and mission success, and a willingness to work rotating shifts.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a STEM field.
• Satellite operations experience is a plus.
• Experience with LEO satellite constellations preferred.
• Familiarity with mission planning, flight dynamics, and ground network operations.
• Experience in a 24/7 operations environment.
• Exposure to automation tools and scripting for satellite operations.
• Knowledge of satellite telemetry and command systems.

Responsabilidades

• Execute planned tasks for LEO satellite operations from the Satellite Operations Center (SOC) in a shift environment.
• Coordinate with the satellite and the ground network to configure ground equipment to execute scheduled satellite contacts (pre-pass, pass, and post-pass).
• Execute satellite procedures and upload satellite commands according to contact planning schedule and verify satellite response.
• Monitor and process satellite telemetry data and monitor satellite subsystem state of health.
• Maintain situational awareness of satellite and ground station configuration and status.
• Respond to satellite, ground systems, and network alarms.
• Provide triage support to satellite and ground system anomalies, collect data, call in engineers, and support the anomaly resolution team as required.
• Operate SOC operations software tools.
• Participate in daily shift handover briefings.
• Support mission product development including procedure development, test, and validation.
• Support system readiness, planning, and preparation for satellite launch.
• Attend required and routine training sessions, simulations, rehearsals, conferences, and program reviews.

Conocimientos

LEO satellite operations

Mission planning

Ground network operations

Automation scripting

Telemetry and command systems

24/7 operations

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM

Herramientas

Satellite command and control software

Ground network configuration tools

Flight dynamics applications

Telemetry monitoring systems

Linux-based scripting

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

AST SpaceMobile is hiring a Junior Satellite Operations Engineer to support real-time operations of its LEO satellite constellation. This shift-based role ensures 24/7 coverage, including weekends and holidays, in the Satellite Operations Center.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in space systems, telemetry, and command systems, with interest in automation and mission success, and a willingness to work rotating shifts.