Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer - Satellite Systems Operator

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Satellite System Operator to support satellite Command and Control (C2), mission operations, ground system configuration, and operator training activities. The successful candidate will perform real-time spacecraft operations while supporting the configuration, validation, execution, and sustainment of satellite and ground system resources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-pass, live-pass, and post-pass operations in support of scheduled satellite contacts.
• Issue spacecraft commands, monitor command execution, and perform basic telemetry to assess spacecraft health and status.
• Identify, troubleshoot, document, and escalate spacecraft or ground-system anomalies, alarms, degradation, and off-nominal conditions.
• Perform real-time data analysis and troubleshooting in a time-sensitive satellite operations environment.
• Support mission planning and scheduling, including coordination of satellite contacts, ground resources, and operational activities.
• Configure, validate, and verify the operational readiness of mission control systems, ground resources, and communications infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate operational logs, pass reports, mission records, and shift turnover documentation.
• Multitask and maintain situational awareness during real-time operations, including simultaneous monitoring of spacecraft telemetry, ground-system status, mission timelines, and operational communications.
• Develop, revise, and maintain technical procedures, checklists, training materials, and operational documentation based on mission changes, lessons learned, and demonstration events.
• Communicate technical and operational information clearly to mission partners, leadership, engineering personnel, and satellite operators.
• Work independently and as part of an integrated operations team in a multi-agency and mission-partner environment.
• Conduct and instruct satellite operations across the mission lifecycle, including Launch and Early Operations (LEOPS), routine on-orbit operations, anomaly response, spacecraft recovery, and contingency operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting Launch and Early Operations (LEOPS), space operations, satellite operations, or a related mission environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with spacecraft command authorization, configuration management (spacecraft and ground system), and mission assurance processes.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Direct operational experience with the Satellite Control Network (SCN).
• Previous experience serving as a satellite operations instructor, evaluator, or trainer.
• Experience developing or updating operator training materials, mission procedures, checklists, and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting satellite demonstrations, tests, exercises, or mission rehearsal events.
• Experience coordinating satellite operations across multiple government agencies, mission partners, ground stations, or operational organizations.
• Experience supporting spacecraft anomaly resolution, recovery operations, safe-state operations, and other off-nominal mission conditions.
• Experience integrating changes to spacecraft, mission control, or ground-system configurations into existing operational procedures and training.

Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Florida is $92,500 – $171,500.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays