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 field10+ years of experience in satellite engineering, operations, payload systems design, or a closely related fieldExperience with satellite payload engineering and its integration with the ground systemExposure to digital payload satellite programs with digital beamforming capabilityUnderstanding of digital beam‑forming technologiesKnowledge of payload impact on overall platform design, including power / thermal subsystemsExperience with LEO constellation development programsFamiliarity with MATLAB, Python, and Power BIIt’s a Bonus If You Have
Master’s or higher in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering field15+ years of experience in satellite engineering5+ years of LEO satellite experienceSupervisory 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 managementExcellent organizational skills with attention to detailAbility to meet multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environmentAbility to effectively manage time and prioritize tasksAbility to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentialityProficiency with Microsoft OfficeFamiliarity with NetSuitePhysical Requirements
Willingness and ability to travel as neededWillingness and ability to work after regularly scheduled hours as neededAbility to sit at a desk for prolonged periods working on a computer (4 to 8 hours)Ability to operate the equipment used for the jobAbility to lift 15 pounds at timesReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this jobMarginal 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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