Satellite Operator
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Role
Collaborate with engineers to create, test, and execute satellite operations procedures, including launch, early operations, orbit raising, and nominal sustainment operations procedures
Monitor system health and report anomalies, working with the engineering team to safely resolve them
Participate in training exercises, helping to enhance our training regimen for new satellite operators
This role requires regular, consistent evening and overnight shifts, as well as weekend work to support 24/7 spacecraft operations
Requirements
- 2+ years of professional work experience
- Process-oriented mindset with emphasis on excellence and repeatable execution
- Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties without supervision
- A passion for working in a fast-paced, collaborative, high-stakes environment
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria
Bonus
Basic understanding of satellite subsystems (hardware and software)
Basic understanding of satellite ground systems, antennas, & RF
Familiarity with testing and troubleshooting complex systems
Familiarity with software development tools such as Git
Experience operating complex systems
Familiarity with GEO satellites
Shifts
The team operates on 3x8 hour shifts a day:
Morning: 0700 - 1500
Swing: 1500 - 2300
Night: 2300 - 0700
and rotates between shifts every 2-3 months. Off-console work is not on a shift schedule.
Week 1
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Off-Console Work
OFF
On-Console Shift
Week 2
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About Astranis
Satellite manufacturer building compact, high-throughput geostationary communication satellites to deliver affordable broadband connectivity to underserved regions.
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