Global Space Surveillance Technician - Field & Remote Ops

Openkrill

United States

Remote

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Slingshot Aerospace seeks a Space Surveillance Systems Technician to keep the Global Sensor Network operating reliably worldwide. You will remotely monitor, diagnose, and troubleshoot fielded sensor systems during business hours, translating remote diagnostics into likely field conditions with clear handoffs between time zones.

You will assist with installation, maintenance, and repair of GSN systems in the field, and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience with complex field systems or a relevant degree.
Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, computer, networking, or integrated systems.
Ability to translate remote diagnostics into likely field conditions and actions.
Excellent written and verbal communication for clear handoffs.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
Working knowledge of Linux and cloud tooling.
Ability to read technical docs and schematics.

Responsibilities

Monitor health and performance of fielded GSN systems and perform remote troubleshooting.
Diagnose hardware, software, networking, electrical, mechanical, and system-level issues using telemetry, logs, and documentation.
Translate remote system behavior into likely physical conditions and determine corrective actions.
Document troubleshooting activities, system status, unresolved issues, and handoffs between timezones.
Escalate complex issues to engineering for root-cause analysis and resolution.
Perform routine system health checks, software/firmware updates, preventative maintenance, and corrective actions.
Support field installation, integration, alignment, calibration, testing, maintenance, and repair of GSN hardware and software.
Assist with global deployments and travel up to 25%, developing system expertise.
Ensure activities follow engineering docs, safety standards, and operational requirements.
Maintain inventory and asset records and coordinate equipment movement.
Contribute to training materials and knowledge-sharing across teams.
Perform other duties and operational support activities (~10%).