Satellite Operations Engineer: In-Orbit Reliability

Elveo; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Elveo is seeking a Satellite Operations Engineer to ensure the health and safety of its LEO satellite constellation. You will review telemetry, investigate anomalies, and contribute to concepts of operations and automated workflows.

Collaboration with the Principal Satellite Operations Systems Engineer will guide system-level investigations. The role is deeply technical and requires comfort with ambiguity to derive a clear understanding of system behavior and operational strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in satellite operations, telemetry analysis and anomaly resolution.
• Strong data analysis skills and experience with space systems.
• Experience with orbit dynamics and attitude control is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Daily telemetry review and health monitoring of the satellite constellation.
• Lead end-to-end anomaly investigations with durable corrective actions.
• Perform technical trades to optimize operations considering power, comms, and orbital dynamics.
• Develop concepts of operations and automation to improve productivity.
• Provide LEOP support during satellite launches and early operations.
• Improve data analysis tools and telemetry interpretation methods.

Skills

Telemetry analysis

Anomaly resolution

Data analysis

Orbital dynamics

Flight software understanding

Attitude control algorithms

System-level investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field

Tools

STK

Matlab

Python scripting

Job description

Elveo is seeking a Satellite Operations Engineer to ensure the health and safety of its LEO satellite constellation. You will review telemetry, investigate anomalies, and contribute to concepts of operations and automated workflows.

Collaboration with the Principal Satellite Operations Systems Engineer will guide system-level investigations. The role is deeply technical and requires comfort with ambiguity to derive a clear understanding of system behavior and operational strategies.