
Satellite Operator
As a team, we’ve launched five satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $750 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 400 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars.
Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more!
Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career.
Satellite Operator
As our Satellite Operator, you will work closely with mission operations engineers, hardware engineers, and software engineers writing and executing standard operating procedures used to safely and reliably fly spacecraft on orbit. Our ideal candidate is highly motivated and open to learning how satellites are built, tested, and operated - no direct satellite operation experience is required, though relatable experience is desired.
Role:
- Collaborate with engineers to create, test, and execute satellite operations procedures, including launch, early operations, orbit raising, and nominal sustainment operations procedures
- Monitor system health and report anomalies, working with the engineering team to safely resolve them
- Participate in training exercises, helping to enhance our training regimen for new satellite operators
- This role requires regular, consistent evening and overnight shifts, as well as weekend work to support 24/7 spacecraft operations
Requirements:
- 2+ years of professional work experience
- Process-oriented mindset with emphasis on excellence and repeatable execution
- Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties without supervision
- A passion for working in a fast-paced, collaborative, high-stakes environment
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria
Bonus:
- Basic understanding of satellite subsystems (hardware and software)
- Basic understanding of satellite ground systems, antennas, & RF
- Familiarity with testing and troubleshooting complex systems
- Familiarity with software development tools such as Git
- Experience operating complex systems
- Familiarity with GEO satellites
Shifts:
Week 1 |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
A Days |
0700-1900 |
0700-1900 |
OFF |
OFF |
0700-1900 |
0700-1900 |
0700-1900 |
A Nights |
1900-0700 |
1900-0700 |
OFF |
OFF |
1900-0700 |
1900-0700 |
1900-0700 |
B Days |
OFF |
OFF |
0700-1900 |
0700-1900 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
B Nights |
OFF |
OFF |
1900-0700 |
1900-0700 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
Week 2 |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
A Days |
OFF |
OFF |
0700-1900 |
0700-1900 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
A Nights |
OFF |
OFF |
1900-0700 |
1900-0700 |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
B Days |
0700-1900 |
0700-1900 |
OFF |
OFF |
0700-1900 |
0700-1900 |
0700-1900 |
B Nights |
1900-0700 |
1900-0700 |
OFF |
OFF |
1900-0700 |
1900-0700 |
1900-0700 |
Base Hourly Pay
$30 - $40 USD
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