Senior Night-Shift Satellite Operations Lead

Arcfield; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 126,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield's Orion Space Solutions in Louisville, CO, seeks a seasoned Senior Satellite Operator to oversee 24/7 real-time satellite operations, anomaly response, and off-hours support.

You will lead TT&C monitoring, mission planning, data analysis, and cross-team collaboration with ground stations and engineering staff, while mentoring junior operators and maintaining documentation and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a related technical field with 10-12 years of related experience or MS with 8-10 years of experience or a PhD with 5-7 years of experience
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience working with satellite systems, ground segment operations, or related projects.
• Deep understanding of satellite telemetry, tracking, and command systems (TT&C).
• Strong knowledge of orbital mechanics, spacecraft systems, and satellite communication networks.
• Proven expertise in managing real-time monitoring and anomaly troubleshooting for spacecraft and ground station operations.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities in critical situations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and complex monitoring, tracking, and control of satellite telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) systems.
• Execute and supervise advanced mission plans for satellite maneuvers, orbit control activities, payload operations, and anomaly resolution in close coordination with program leadership and engineering staff.
• Deploy established protocols for identifying, troubleshooting, and mitigating satellite anomalies in real time.
• Analyze large-scale satellite telemetry datasets to assess performance trends and identify potential issues.
• Prepare and refine detailed reports on satellite health and mission progress for dissemination to stakeholders and customers.
• Act as a technical liaison, coordinating activities between internal teams, external ground stations, contractors, and mission operation centers.
• Provide guidance and mentorship for junior satellite operators during training or ongoing operations.
• Ensure meticulous record-keeping of operational activities and update technical documentation as needed.
• Maintain compliance with proprietary protocols, industry guidelines, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FCC, ITU, NOAA).

Skills

TT&C expertise

real-time monitoring

anomaly troubleshooting

leadership

problem solving

Education

B.S. in a related technical field

M.S. in a related field

Ph.D. (preferred)

Tools

Grafana

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Arcfield's Orion Space Solutions in Louisville, CO, seeks a seasoned Senior Satellite Operator to oversee 24/7 real-time satellite operations, anomaly response, and off-hours support.

You will lead TT&C monitoring, mission planning, data analysis, and cross-team collaboration with ground stations and engineering staff, while mentoring junior operators and maintaining documentation and regulatory compliance.