Satellite Operator

Satellogic; España; Hybrid; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Earth observation company is looking for a Satellite Operator to monitor satellite operations and execute maintenance procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience with Python, GIT, and Bash, as well as a background in engineering or computer science. This hybrid position can be performed from various locations including Argentina, Barcelona, or Uruguay. Applicants should have good communication skills, be flexible, and eager to learn while working with a diverse and inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Experience with Python and GIT.
• Entry-level professional with knowledge of REST API.
• Coordination of multiple tasks effectively.
• Intermediate English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the satellites’ health and performance.
• Execute planned and unplanned maintenance procedures.
• Identify incidents and escalate when necessary.
• Suggest opportunities to improve satellite efficiency.

Skills

Python

GIT

REST API

Bash

Linux environments

English proficiency

Education

Advanced student of Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Mission and Operations

Satellite Operator

Satellogic is a vertically integrated Earth Observation satellite and data company. We design, manufacture, and operate our own fleet of satellites – the Aleph-1 constellation – which delivers high‑frequency, high‑resolution imagery plus full‑motion video.

Earth Observation imagery and data are key to monitoring change at scale, informing critical decisions, and ultimately helping solve the world’s most pressing problems. Our mission is to democratize access to this information, making it affordable and available for those who need it across a wide range of industries: climate monitoring, agriculture, energy, infrastructure, and many more. We want to help build a world where every organization is prepared for tomorrow’s challenges.

With a growing team of more than 300 employees across 10 countries, Satellogic is a diverse group of purpose‑driven professionals in software development, satellite engineering, operations, data science, manufacturing, and sales. We are excited to welcome team members who push the limits, get things done, and never stop learning – all while being humble, honest, and empathetic.

About the team

The Mission and Operations (M&O) team is responsible for the in‑orbit operations of the company’s satellite constellation. We oversee the entire operation from launch, commissioning, day‑to‑day operations, and decommissioning of the satellites. For day‑to‑day operations, we provide user interfaces to request data (imagery, experiments, etc.) and we handle the planning, optimization, collection, and download of the requested data. We also make sure that our satellites stay in the correct orbits, avoid collision courses, remain healthy, and stay updated with the latest software upgrades from the engineering teams.

You will be part of the Satellite Operations team, which seeks to maximize our satellite constellation availability and reliability through maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and constant monitoring of satellite health and performance. The team develops and executes maintenance procedures and builds automatic monitoring software systems, and it is also responsible for commissioning new satellites after each launch and for the in‑orbit testing of new features.

About the position

As a Satellite Operator you will perform real‑time and offline satellite monitoring and execute maintenance procedures to maximize fleet availability.

Your main responsibilities

• Participate in the development of our fleet’s monitoring system and automation tools.
• Monitor the satellites’ health and performance.
• Identify, isolate, investigate, diagnose, and solve incidents, and when necessary, escalates and follows up incidents.
• Execute planned and unplanned maintenance procedures.
• Execute in‑orbit experiments according to predefined procedures.
• Identify and suggest opportunities to improve satellite constellation efficiency and processes.
• Participate in our 24/7 on‑call rotations required for support of our constellation and ensure adequate documentation and hand‑overs.

Location

Anywhere – Hybrid work preferably from Argentina, Barcelona, or Uruguay.

Note: this role may require on‑call availability.

About you

Experience & knowledge

• Experience with Python, GIT, and REST API or similar.
• Advanced student of Engineering or Computer Science or related fields, or entry‑level professional.
• Experience with Bash and Linux environments.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks effectively.
• At least intermediate English proficiency.
• Humble, flexible, and eager to learn.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Diversity Commitment

Satellogic values diversity and inclusion and is an equal‑opportunity employer. We believe that hiring and developing top talent from around the world for any discipline drives innovation, generates new solutions, and delivers superior products to our global customer base. We work to build an equitable and inclusive environment in which all people, regardless of gender, race, religion, or background, can do their best work.

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