Satellite Flight Operator

Open Cosmos; Porto; Presencial; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Open Cosmos in Porto (Portugal) is seeking a Satellite Flight Operator to manage the day-to-day operation of our satellites, monitor health, run scheduled activities and respond quickly when issues arise. You will be part of the Mission Operations team, ensuring missions stay on track and spacecraft remain safe.

You will run daily and time-critical operations, monitor telemetry and performance, execute planned activities, and log accurate records.

Qualificações

• Understanding of satellite subsystems and spacecraft behavior in orbit.
• Ability to read telemetry and interpret operational indicators.
• Comfort working in real-time or high-stakes environments requiring precision.
• Familiarity with Unix command line tools and basic scripting.

Responsabilidades

• Run daily and time-critical satellite operations.
• Monitor telemetry, system performance and overall satellite behavior.
• Execute planned activities using approved procedures and checklists.
• Act as the first responder to anomalies or unexpected events.
• Follow escalation paths and support initial fault investigation.
• Support operations during launch, early orbit, commissioning and end-of-life phases.
• Keep accurate operational logs, reports, and shift handovers.
• Work closely with the mission operations team to deliver objectives.
• Update procedures, checklists and documentation as systems evolve.

Conhecimentos

Satellite subsystems understanding

Telemetry interpretation

Real-time operation

Unix command line

Scripting (bash/python)

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Ownership for safety

Ferramentas

Unix

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Aim high, go beyond!

At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on…

Working in our Chief Operating Office (COO)

Our COO Teams are the engine that powers Open Cosmos’ operations. This division brings together mission management, supply chain, and quality & product assurance to make sure every mission is delivered smoothly, reliably, and to the highest standards. They turn plans into action, keeping us efficient and mission-ready at all times.

What You'll Be Doing

As one of our Satellite Flight Operators you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operation of our satellites, monitoring their health, running scheduled activities and responding quickly when something doesn’t look right. You’ll be part of the Mission Operations team, helping keep our spacecraft safe and our missions on track.

You will be:

• Running daily and time-critical satellite operations.

• Monitoring telemetry, system performance and overall satellite behaviour.

• Executing planned activities using approved procedures and checklists.

• Acting as the first responder to anomalies or unexpected events.

• Following escalation paths and supporting initial fault investigation.

• Supporting operations during launch, early orbit, commissioning and end-of-life phases.

• Keeping accurate operational logs, reports and shift handovers.

• Working closely with the wider mission operations team to deliver mission objectives.

• Updating procedures, checklists and documentation as systems evolve.

• Feeding back ideas to improve how we operate and monitor our spacecraft.

What You’ll Bring

• A solid understanding of satellite subsystems and how spacecraft behave in orbit.

• The ability to read and interpret telemetry and operational indicators

• Confidence working in a real-time or operational environment where accuracy matters.

• Comfort using Unix command line tools and basic scripting.

• Strong attention to detail and respect for procedures and process.

• A calm, reliable approach when operating under time pressure.

• Clear communication skills and a team-first mindset.

• A strong sense of ownership for safe and reliable satellite operations.

For this role you can be based in any of our locations.

Why Open Cosmos?

• Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe

• A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges

• A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team

Equal opportunity employer

At Open Cosmos, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace built on respect, dignity, and belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively challenge bias to ensure every candidate and employee feels truly welcome. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.