System Engineer

Elveo; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elveo seeks a Satellite Operations Engineer to ensure the health, safety, and performance of its LEO satellite constellation. You will review telemetry, lead anomaly investigations, and guide operational concepts and automation while coordinating during LEOP with a technically oriented team.

The role emphasizes ambiguity-to-clarity problem solving, with collaboration across flight software, attitude control, and ground interfaces to maintain robust operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in satellite operations, telemetry analysis, and anomaly resolution.
• Proficiency with STK, MATLAB, Python, and related data-analysis tools.
• Typically 5–10 years of spacecraft operations or system-level investigations.
• Experience with satellite flight software and attitude control is preferred.
• Knowledge of orbital dynamics and space-to-ground interfaces is a plus.
• ITAR/compliance: eligibility to work in the U.S. per export controls.

Responsibilities

• Daily Telemetry Review: monitor health and performance of the satellite constellation.
• Anomaly Investigation: drive end-to-end investigations from detection to verification.
• Technical Trades: optimize satellite operations considering power, bandwidth, and dynamics.
• Concepts of Operations and Automation Development: create and evaluate operational concepts and automations.
• Launch and Early Operations (LEOP): provide technical oversight during launch and early ops.
• Data Analysis Tools and Operations Workflows: improve tools and workflows for telemetry interpretation.

Skills

Satellite operations

Telemetry analysis

Anomaly resolution

Data analysis tools

Python scripting

MATLAB

STK

Orbital dynamics

Attitude control

Space-to-ground interfaces

ITAR compliance

Tools

STK

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Elveo is what happens when two pioneers in direct-to-device (D2D) communications join forces. Elveo brings together a combined 20 years of expertise to close the coverage gap for more than 50 mobile network operators (MNOs) and major distribution partners operating in 60+ countries worldwide.

That heritage and our technology powers what we call ‘elevated intelligence’ — a new approach that processes and adapts on orbit, delivering voice and data services straight to mobile users, IoT devices and machines across enterprise, government and humanitarian sectors worldwide.

As a team, we’re on a mission to deliver powerful compute and connectivity directly to individuals and objects everywhere on Earth.

Join us, and become part of a globally inclusive company that is transforming satellite communications from a niche service to an essential global infrastructure, and democratizing connectivity for billions worldwide.

Ready to take the next step? Join us.

About The Role

The Satellite Operations Engineer at Elveo is a technical systems engineering position pivotal to ensuring the operational integrity and safety of the LEO satellite constellation. Your primary responsibilities will encompass technical review and assessment of satellite telemetry, analyzing trends, leading investigations, conducting technical trades affecting satellite fleet operation, developing and evaluating concepts of operations, and overseeing launch and early operations. Additionally, this role involves providing input and requirements for data analysis tools and operational workflows.

This role works closely with the Principal Satellite Operations Systems Engineer, contributing to and executing against system-level investigations, operational strategies, and technical direction. This position is deeply technical. The ideal candidate is comfortable working through ambiguity to develop a clear, technically sound understanding of system behavior and operational approaches.

Core Responsibilities:

• Daily Telemetry Review: Conduct thorough daily reviews of satellite telemetry data and alarms to monitor the health and performance of the satellite constellation.
• Anomaly Investigation: Independently drive anomaly investigations end-to-end, from initial detection through root cause, corrective action, and verification, while developing a deep understanding of system behavior and implementing durable, long-term solutions.
• Technical Trades: Engage in technical trades to optimize satellite operations, considering factors such as power consumption, communication bandwidth, and orbital dynamics.
• Concepts of Operations and Automation Development: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and evaluate concepts of operations, and automations, aimed at maximizing the productivity and efficiency of the satellite constellation. Effectively document and communicate new and existing operational concepts and automations.
• Launch and Early Operations (LEOP): Provide technical oversight and support during satellite launch and early operations phases, ensuring smooth transitions into operational status.
• Data Analysis Tools and Operations Workflows: Define and drive improvements to data analysis tools, operational workflows, and telemetry interpretation methods to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Helpful Qualifications:

• Proven experience in satellite operations, telemetry analysis, and anomaly resolution.
• Proficiency in data analysis and systems analysis tools and techniques, such as STK, MATLAB, Python scripting, etc.
• Typically 5–10 years of experience, with demonstrated ownership of spacecraft operations or system-level investigations.
• Strong understanding and experience working with satellite flight software, attitude control algorithms, and space-to-ground interfaces.
• Experience working with or interfacing closely with satellite flight software and onboard autonomy.
• Experience in orbital dynamics, attitude control, or related disciplines is a plus, particularly when combined with spacecraft operations experience.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and best practices in satellite operations and safety.
• To comply with U.S. Government export control regulations (ITAR), applicants must be one of the following: (i) a U.S. citizen or national, (ii) a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) a refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1157, or (iv) an asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158. Individuals who do not meet these criteria must be eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
• Learn about ITAR here: https://www.pmddtc.state.gov