Senior Spacecraft Data Handling Engineer – LEO Ops

Globalstar; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Disability Insurance

Medical FSA

Dependent Care

Competitive Salaries

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Globalstar is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer to lead design, management, support, and testing of LEO satellite data routing and telemetry systems. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team across existing and new satellite constellations.

You will bring 10+ years of experience in LEO data handling and satellite operations, with strong skills in C++, Ada, Python, and real-time operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Aerospace, or closely related Engineering field.
• 10+ years of experience with LEO satellite data handling subsystems.
• 10+ years of experience monitoring and maintaining LEO satellite systems.
• Experience troubleshooting space-based systems.
• Experience reviewing and troubleshooting control algorithms.
• Experience with Thales Alenia Space (TAS) Data Handling Subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of engineers to monitor and maintain the Globalstar space asset of multiple generations of satellites
• Establish and maintain subject matter expertise in the Globalstar Satellite Data Handling Subsystem
• Write and maintain satellite operations procedures and scripts
• Participate in real time operations for nominal operations, anomaly detection, and recovery
• Monitor satellite operations in real-time to confirm nominal performance or recommend contingency actions
• Develop and maintain tools to streamline satellite and ground operations
• Support development for new onboard algorithms (experience in C++, Ada, and Python are highly favored)
• Prepare commanding requests for operators in accordance with established operations plan
• Oversee the execution of commanding as necessary
• Perform all required telemetry monitoring and analysis, both short and long-term, in order to assure satellite safety

Skills

C++

Ada

Python

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Globalstar is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer to lead design, management, support, and testing of LEO satellite data routing and telemetry systems. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team across existing and new satellite constellations.

You will bring 10+ years of experience in LEO data handling and satellite operations, with strong skills in C++, Ada, Python, and real-time operations.