Satellite Operator

Headquartered in Southern California (and with a new office in Herndon, VA), our customers are society’s heroes – intelligence professionals, warfighters, first responders, and scientific researchers. As a trusted mission partner, the United States and its allies depend on us for critical information when it matters most.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Satellite Operator to join our innovative team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the operational success of our satellite missions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in satellite systems, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for ensuring the seamless functioning of space technologies.

- Perform daily monitoring and commanding functions for the ICEYE satellites and supporting TT&C ground network operations

- Monitor all ICEYE satellites for proper operation, respond to satellite and network alarms, and coordinate troubleshooting activities

- Execute commands and procedures (nominal and anomalous) on all satellites

- Assist Engineers in spacecraft anomaly analysis and gather data to create and generate anomaly reports

- Perform daily checks on spacecraft performance trends; create reports and aid in initial analysis findings

- Own, Develop, and Support projects and/or inter-team initiatives

- A Bachelor’s degree in STEM (remote sensing, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science) or higher

- Ability to work a rotating schedule including holidays, weekends, and night shifts

- Familiarity with Linux OS and commercial cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)

• The estimated base salary range for this role is $70k - $80k depending on experience