Flight-Operations Systems Engineer for Fastwater Staffing

HIKINEX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in satellite technology seeks a Flight Operations Engineer to coordinate constellation operations and develop related procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, extensive experience in satellite operations, and proficiency in relevant software tools. Responsibilities include procedure development, testing oversight, and in-orbit support to ensure efficient satellite operations.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience.
• Experience with LEO/MEO SatOps.
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform trade-off studies for satellite operations procedures.
• Develop and oversee Spacecraft In-Orbit Operations Procedures.
• Support In-Orbit Test (IOT) and anomaly resolution.

Skills

Knowledge in Python or other scripting languages

Strong written and verbal communications skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AG1's Systems Tool Kit (STK)

Requirements Management tools (DOORS/Windchill/Jama)

Job description

Role:

As part of the System Engineering Department, the Flight Operations Engineer will participate, and coordinate the work needed for the definition, development and execution of the constellation operations, and the preparations, implementation, testing and verification of the operations procedures.

Tasks:

The Satellite Flight-Operations engineer will perform and participate in the following tasks and activities, depending on the background and experience of the candidate.

· Trade-off studies regarding the design, develop and testing of the satellite/constellation operations procedures.

· Development of Spacecraft In-Orbit Operations Procedures and oversight of their execution and associated trainings.

· Development of Satellite Operation Manuals, test procedures and oversight of their execution and associated trainings.

· Verification & Validation Matrices of the operations procedures for on-orbit commissioning, routine, and contingency operations of the mission.

· Support In-Orbit Test (IOT), anomaly resolution + FDIR.

· Support the Satellite Simulator Operation and script development.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a relevant field

· At least 7 years of experience

· Previous experience with LEO/MEO SatOps.

· Experience with automated satellite operations and IOT

· Experience in concepts of space and ground segment design, specification and integration, knowledge of Flight Software role in operations, Satellite Database Operations concept and telemetry structure concepts.

· Knowledge in Python or other scripting languages

Complementary skills/knowledge:

· AG1's Systems Tool Kit (STK)

· Requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama

· Previous experience in Constellation Operations

· The design, development and testing of new automated operations flows and scripts.

· Experience creating or using models and/or simulation software.

· Demonstrated capability to efficiently work with little to no supervision

· Strong written and verbal communications skills in English, knowledge of French will be considered favorably