Flight Director: Spacecraft Operations & Anomaly Leader

E-Space; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading satellite technology firm is looking for a Flight Director to lead the day-to-day operations of their spacecraft constellation. This full-time position based in Saratoga requires strong technical expertise in spacecraft operations and effective communication skills. You will be responsible for spacecraft commanding, monitoring, and telemetry analysis while guiding teams during critical operations. The salary range is $100,000 - $175,000, depending on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in spacecraft operations, commanding, and telemetry analysis.
• Experience developing and executing operational procedures.
• Problem-solving skills for investigating anomalies and implementing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform spacecraft commanding, monitoring, and telemetry analysis.
• Develop, test, and execute command procedures for payload commissioning.
• Investigate anomalies, propose workarounds, and implement fixes.

Skills

Technical expertise in spacecraft operations

Operational procedure development

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Professional communication skills

Job description

A leading satellite technology firm is looking for a Flight Director to lead the day-to-day operations of their spacecraft constellation. This full-time position based in Saratoga requires strong technical expertise in spacecraft operations and effective communication skills. You will be responsible for spacecraft commanding, monitoring, and telemetry analysis while guiding teams during critical operations. The salary range is $100,000 - $175,000, depending on experience and skills.