Senior Spacecraft Data Handling Systems Engineer (LEO)

Globalstar Inc. Updated; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Globalstar, a leader in satellite-based safety and IoT solutions, is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer for the Data Handling Subsystems. You will lead design, management, and testing of data routing and telemetry on existing and new LEO satellites.

You will work with a collaborative team to monitor space assets, develop tools, and participate in real-time operations to ensure nominal performance and quick recovery from anomalies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Aerospace, or related Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience with LEO satellite data handling subsystems.
• Experience with space-based control algorithms and TAS Data Handling Subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the Globalstar space asset across satellite generations.
• Establish and maintain subject matter expertise in the Globalstar Satellite Data Handling Subsystem.
• Develop and maintain tools and scripts for satellite operations.
• Assist in real-time operations for nominal and anomalous conditions.
• Prepare commanding requests and oversee execution per operations plan.

Skills

C++

Ada

Python

Data handling

Telemetry

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Thales Alenia Space TAS Data Handling Subsystems

Job description

Globalstar, a leader in satellite-based safety and IoT solutions, is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer for the Data Handling Subsystems. You will lead design, management, and testing of data routing and telemetry on existing and new LEO satellites.

You will work with a collaborative team to monitor space assets, develop tools, and participate in real-time operations to ensure nominal performance and quick recovery from anomalies.