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Senior Satellite Payload Operations EngineerGlobalstar • Milpitas, CA, United States
Senior Satellite Payload Operations Engineer

Senior Satellite Payload Operations Engineer

Globalstar • Milpitas, CA, United States
21 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Satellite Payload Operations Engineer

Globalstar pioneered personal safety by introducing its SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger in 2007. Today it leverages its low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation to reliably connect and protect assets, transmit critical operational data, and save lives for consumers, industrial companies, and government agencies in over 120 countries.

What You Will Be Doing At Globalstar

As a Senior Satellite Payload Operations Engineer, you will be a hands‑on lead that supports all aspects of satellite payload operations. This includes satellites currently in orbit and those being developed for future launches. You will review and analyze ground data, identify anomalies, support future satellite operations, and perform in‑orbit system tests to ensure the health of the satellite.

  • Perform all duties related to operations and required to be on call as needed to lead payload anomalies and aid in resolution
  • Perform payload in‑orbit tests on current and future constellations to assess payload health, telemetry trending, and analyze key payload parameters
  • Perform and execute Payload Management Instructions operations
  • Maintain payload configuration, document changes, and optimize the payload
  • Refine and execute payload / T&C procedures and telemetry pages
  • Support ground antenna RF testing and interference
  • Provide feedback on design, test data from vendors, and ensure vendor satellite requirements are met
  • Perform antenna pattern analysis and monitor payload performances
  • Perform trade‑offs on digital beam‑forming antenna pattern choices
  • Provide engineering support to other groups to work with external vendors
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

What You Will Bring To Globalstar

  • Bachelor’s or higher in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering field
  • 10+ years of experience in satellite engineering, operations, payload systems design, or a closely related field
  • Experience with satellite payload engineering and its integration with the ground system
  • Exposure to digital payload satellite programs with digital beamforming capability
  • Understanding of digital beam‑forming technologies
  • Knowledge of payload impact on overall platform design, including power / thermal subsystems
  • Experience with LEO constellation development programs
  • Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, and Power BI
  • It’s a Bonus If You Have

  • Master’s or higher in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering field
  • 15+ years of experience in satellite engineering
  • 5+ years of LEO satellite experience
  • Supervisory Responsibilities

    Mentor junior engineers as required.

    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
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Familiarity with NetSuite
  • Physical Requirements

  • Willingness and ability to travel as needed
  • Willingness and ability to work after regularly scheduled hours as needed
  • Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods working on a computer (4 to 8 hours)
  • Ability to operate the equipment used for the job
  • Ability to lift 15 pounds at times
  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job
  • 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 will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by his / her supervisor.

    Seniority level

    Mid‑Senior level

    Employment type

    Full‑time

    Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology

    Industries

    Telecommunications

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