AOCS Satellite Engineer

Globalstar; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GLOBALSTAR, a leader in satellite safety and IoT solutions, is seeking an Attitude and Orbital Control Subsystem (AOCS) Satellite Engineer in Covington, LA. You will ensure on-orbit control system performance for current and next-generation LEO satellites.

Join a team responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing space assets, while developing tools and procedures for real-time operations and anomaly resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Aerospace or related engineering field.
• 7+ years of experience with Satellite Attitude and Orbital Control Subsystems.
• 5+ years of experience with PID controllers, satellite sensors, and actuators.
• Experience in a defined process environment.
• Familiarity with Python and MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain Globalstar space assets across multiple satellite generations.
• Develop expertise in the Globalstar Attitude and Orbit Control Subsystem.
• Optimize attitude pointing while minimizing safety risk for payload requirements.
• Perform trend analysis on aging Attitude and Orbit Control sensors/actuators.
• Write and maintain satellite operations procedures and scripts.
• Participate in real-time operations for nominal, anomaly, and recovery activities.
• Monitor operations in real-time and recommend contingency actions.
• Develop tools to streamline satellite and ground operations.
• Prepare commanding requests for operators per the operations plan.
• Oversee execution of commanding as necessary.
• Perform telemetry monitoring and analysis for safety and long-term trends.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Integrity & confidentiality

Microsoft Office

NetSuite familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer/Aerospace engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Who we are:

Globalstar pioneered personal safety by introducing its SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger in 2007. Today, leveraging its low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Globalstar reliably connects and protects assets, transmits key operational data, and saves lives - from any location - for consumers, industrial companies and government agencies in over 120 countries. With a portfolio that includes SPOT GPS messengers, next-generation IoT products and modems, and cloud-based telematics solutions, Globalstar's cost effective satellite-powered innovations give users visibility and intelligence for improving safety and operational efficiencies.

What we offer:

• Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries
• Health & Wellness: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program

Job Summary:

As an Attitude and Orbital Control Subsystem (AOCS) Satellite Engineer, you will ensure the performance and status of on-orbit control systems for current and the next generation of LEO Satellites.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work with a team of engineers to monitor and maintain the Globalstar space asset of multiple generations of satellites
• Establish and maintain subject matter expertise in the Globalstar Satellite Attitude and Orbit Control Subsystem
• Determine methods for optimizing attitude pointing performance while minimizing satellite safety risk in support of payload mission requirements
• Perform trend analysis for aging of onboard satellite Attitude and Orbit Control Subsystem sensors and actuators
• Write and maintain satellite operations procedures and scripts
• Participate in real time operations for nominal operations, anomaly resolution, and anomaly recovery
• Monitor satellite operations in real-time to confirm nominal performance or recommend contingency actions
• Develop and maintain tools to streamline satellite and ground operations
• Prepare commanding requests for operators in accordance with established operations plan
• Oversee the execution of commanding as necessary
• Perform all required telemetry monitoring and analysis, both short and long-term, in order to assure satellite safety

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management
• Excellent organizational skills with attention-to-detail
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with NetSuite

Education, Experience, and Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelor's or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Aerospace, or a closely related Engineering field
• 7+ years of experience with Satellite Attitude and Orbital Control Subsystems
• 5+ years of experience with PID controllers, satellite sensors, and actuators
• Experience working in an established well-defined process environment
• Familiarity with Python and MATLAB

It's a bonus if you have:

• Master's Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or a closely related Engineering field
• 10+ years of experience with Satellite Attitude and Orbital Control Subsystems

Physical Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• Willingness and ability to work after regularly scheduled hours as needed
• Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods working on a computer (4 to 8 hours)
• Ability to operate the equipment used for the job
• Ability to lift 15 pounds at times
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job

Marginal Functions:

A review of this job description may have omitted some of the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the job duties and responsibilities. This job description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties and/or responsibilities to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.

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