Senior Satellite Engineer

Sentar Inc.; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

Flexible Spending Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Recognition programs

Job summary

Sentar is seeking a Senior Satellite Engineer in California to support operations, management and maintenance of satellite and ground systems, ensuring continuous, reliable communications for Fleet and interagency missions.

Requires a BS in Engineering or Physical Sciences, at least five years in satellite design/operations, and TS/SCI clearance with experience in on-console and off-console engineering and decisive technical leadership.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Physical Sciences required.
• Five years of experience in satellite system design, operations, trend analysis and anomaly resolution.
• Experience with on-console and off-console satellite engineering.

Responsibilities

• Trend telemetry data to assess satellite state of health and risks.
• Support briefing the support crew and verify command transmission.
• Analyze real-time/archived telemetry to trend satellite subsystems.
• Provide quarterly SOH reports for satellite subsystems.
• Recommend corrective actions to maintain satellite health and reduce risk.

Skills

Telemetry analysis

SOH trend analysis

Satellite engineering

On/Off-Console ops

Decision making

Education

BS in Engineering or Physical Sciences

Job description

Sentar is proud to be an employee-owned company, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.

Sentar is seeking a Senior Satellite Engineer

This position is dependent on contract award

Role Description

We are seeking a Senior Satellite Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will support the operations, management and maintenance of satellite and ground systems ensuring continuous and reliable satellite communications in direct support of Fleet, Joint and interagency operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform telemetry data trending and analysis to assess satellite state of health (SOH), identify performance trends, and mitigate risks to the operational mission
• Support briefing the support crew, verifying command transmission, monitoring satellite telemetry, and executing contingency actions to safe and recover (if possible) the satellite during anomalous events
• Analyze real-time and archived telemetry data to develop graphs and charts that trend the performance of satellite subsystems, including Power, Momentum, Propulsion, Thermal, and Attitude Control.
• Provide a quarterly report highlighting the SOH for each satellite subsystem and identifying any trends that may degrade or influence the satellite's ability to meet mission requirements
• Develop and recommend to the DGR any corrective actions required to maintain satellite system health and reduce operational risk

Qualifications

Clearance Level: TS/SCI

Education:

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences

Experience

• Five years of experience in satellite system design operations, trend analysis and anomaly resolution.
• Recent experience includes an appropriate combination of supervisory, technical, and satellite engineering knowledge
• Ability to make timely knowledge-based decisions in directing local technical efforts.
• Experienced with On-Console and off-Console satellite engineering expertise

Benefits At Sentar

Our unique employee ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development reimbursement
• Recognition and Awards programs

Sentar is an Aff…

Our culture is one of inclusivity and support. Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities. Follow these links to learn more about your rights: EEO Is the Law Poster; EEO Is Law Supplement; and Pay Transparency.

Build, Innovate, Secure Your Career at Sentar.