Satellite Operations Engineer

Summary

Join Capella Space, a leader in SAR satellite technology, and contribute to our mission of providing reliable Earth imagery. Execute the full life cycle of mission operations, from ground system integration to data analysis. You will be an independent problem solver, improving our automated systems, responding to spacecraft anomalies, and collaborating with engineers. The role involves proficiency in Python and familiarity with various engineering disciplines. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team environment. Work in either San Francisco or Boulder. Capella Space is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Python
• Familiarity with each of the following disciplines and significant experience with at least one: Astrodynamics, Guidance, Navigation, and Control, Electrical Engineering, Communications Systems, Thermal Engineering, Embedded Software
• Comfortable dealing with unknowns, quantifying risk, addressing uncertainty, and handling the pressure of a real-time operating environment
• Experience with or ideas for scaling a fleet of vehicles in the field and their support infrastructure
• An unwillingness to ignore anomalous or unusual behavior without root-causing it
• Good communications skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, and enjoyment of learning and teaching new skills
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Capella Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable

Responsibilities

• Execute the full life cycle of mission operations, including ground system integration, operation procedure development, satellite command and control, software development, and mission data analysis
• Be an independent problem solver that seeks out ways to make our systems better, learns best practices, and wants to help build out a satellite constellation
• Interact on a daily basis with other spacecraft operators, software engineers, satellite engineers, and product engineers to develop and run a highly autonomous spacecraft operations system
• Work on a variety of problems across the spacecraft operations space, be familiar with how the spacecraft functions, and be capable of commanding and controlling it
• Improve the automated operations system through procedure development, scripting anomaly response, performing spacecraft analysis, and supporting the execution of special projects and demonstrations in conjunction with the product engineering team
• Participate in an on-call rotation with your fellow operators and be the first responder to spacecraft anomalies on a regular basis

Benefits

• We provide extensive medical coverage, including strong vision and dental plans, flexible spending accounts, and additional supplemental health options
• 401K Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals
• Generous Parental Leave
• Paid Flexible Time Off Policy
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Commuter & Parking Benefits
• Mental Health Resources
• Monthly Phone Stipend
• Daily provided lunches and stocked kitchens
• Furry friends? We’ve got you covered with dog-friendly work environment & them with pet insurance options