Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer for Data Handling Subsystems

Globalstar Inc.; Milpitas (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Globalstar Inc. is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer to lead design, management, and testing of LEO satellite data routing and telemetry.

You will work with a collaborative team across existing and new satellite constellations, ensuring robust data handling subsystems and real-time operations. The role requires extensive experience with LEO satellites, strong programming skills (C++, Ada, Python), and the ability to develop and maintain tools and procedures for operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Aerospace, or a 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 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 telemetry monitoring and analysis, both short and long-term, in order to assure satellite safety.

Skills

C++

Ada

Python

LEO satellite data handling

Telemetry

NetSuite

MS Office

Problem solving

Information seeking

Communication

Education

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

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Job Category: Satellite Engineering

Requisition Number: SENIO001662

• Posted : August 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Milpitas
Milpitas, CA, USA

Description

Who we are:

Globalstar pioneered personal safety by introducing its SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger in 2007. Today,leveragingits low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Globalstar reliably connects and protects assets, transmits key operational data, and saves lives – from any location – for consumers, industrialcompaniesand government agencies in over 120 countries. With a portfolio that includes SPOT GPS messengers, next-generation IoT products and modems, and cloud-based telematics solutions, Globalstar’s cost effective satellite-powered innovations give users visibility and intelligence for improving safety and operational efficiencies.

What you will be doing at Globalstar

As aSenior Spacecraft Systems EngineerfortheData Handling Subsystems, you will lead the design, management, support, and test of LEO Satellite systems for data routing and telemetry.You will be working with a collaborative team on existing and new LEO satellitesconstellations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work with a team of engineers tomonitorand maintain the Globalstar space assetof multiple generations of satellites
• Establish andmaintainsubject matterexpertisein the Globalstar Satellite Data Handling Subsystem
• Write andmaintainsatellite operations procedures and scripts
• Participate in real time operations for nominal operations, anomalydetection, andrecovery
• Monitor satellite operations in real-time to confirm nominal performance or recommend contingency actions
• Develop andmaintaintools 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 operatorsin accordance withestablished operations plan
• Oversee the execution of commanding as necessary
• Perform all required telemetrymonitoringand analysis, both short and long-term,in order toassure satellite safety

What you will bring to Globalstar

• Bachelor's or higher inElectrical, Mechanical, Computer, Aerospace, or a closely related Engineering field
• 10+ years of experience with LEO satellite data handling subsystems
• 10+ years of experiencemonitoring andmaintainingLEO satellite systems
• Experience troubleshooting space-based systems
• Experience reviewing and troubleshootingcontrolalgorithms
• Experience with ThalesAlenia Space (TAS)Data Handling Subsystems

It’sa bonus if you have:

• Master's or higher inElectrical, Mechanical, Computer, Aerospace, or a closely related Engineering field
• 15+ years of experience with LEO satellite data handling subsystems

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Marginal Functions:

A review of this job description may have omitted some of the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the job duties and responsibilities.This job description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties and/or responsibilities to be performed by the employee in this position.The employee in this position willbe requiredto follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management
• Excellent organizational skills with attention-to-detail
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with NetSuite
• Strong problem-solving skills, especially under time constraints
• Ability toidentifyand seek needed information

WhatGlobalstaroffers:

• Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries
• Health & Wellness: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program

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