On-Orbit Support Engineer: Propulsion & Customer Success

ORBION SPACE TECHNOLOGY INC; Houghton (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible work schedule

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Orbion Space Technology Inc in Houghton, MI seeks an On-orbit Support Engineer who will interface with customer satellite teams and contribute from pre-launch to decommissioning. You will communicate solutions clearly, monitor system performance, and coordinate with Orbion engineering for complex issues.

The role offers a fast-paced team environment with relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, PTO, and retirement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities across cross-functional groups.
• 2–5 years’ experience in space operations or similar aerospace environments.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (10–15%).
• Ability to analyze complex data and derive actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Provide prelaunch and on-orbit support for Orbion system operations.
• Answer customer questions and communicate solutions clearly.
• Monitor system performance from telemetry and analyze data for anomalies.
• Lead investigations into anomalies and prepare technical memos and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support mission success.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or directly related degree

Tools

Data processing tools

Job description

Orbion Space Technology Inc in Houghton, MI seeks an On-orbit Support Engineer who will interface with customer satellite teams and contribute from pre-launch to decommissioning. You will communicate solutions clearly, monitor system performance, and coordinate with Orbion engineering for complex issues.

The role offers a fast-paced team environment with relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, PTO, and retirement