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Satellite Flight Operations Engineer
5205 Leesburg Pike Ste 1503 Falls Church, VA 22041 US
Job Description
Position Title: Satellite Flight Operations Engineer
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire Satellite Flight Operations Engineer opportunity located in Falls Church, VA.
Job Responsibilities:
- Satellite Command and Control Operations: Using command and control software tools, monitor satellite operations, perform manual commanding, review satellite telemetry, respond to anomalies, and communicate status.
- Processes and Procedures: Inform the development and follow key processes and procedures to optimize satellite operation efficiency and ensure safety standards are met.
- Tool Development and Enhancement: Contribute to the design, improvement, and maintenance of command-and-control mission software tools and dashboards, actively participating in requirement generation and development activities.
- Satellite System Analysis: Evaluate satellite health and performance, identifying issues and areas for improvement. Identify performance trends, troubleshoot anomalies, and propose optimization strategies.
- In-orbit commissioning: Implement satellite in-orbit commissioning plans, including initial contact, performance testing, and early operations.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a degree that you can demonstrate is relevant to this job profile.
- Passion for space exploration and satellite technology, with a keen interest in contributing to using space to improve life on Earth.
- Demonstrated mentality of continuous learning and skill development.
- Demonstrated independent thinking and initiative in problem solving scenarios, contributing to the resolution of complex technical problems.
Job Details:
- Direct Hire
- Location: Falls Church, VA
About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.
Meet Your Recruiter
Laura Duarte
I have been in Technical Recruiting for over 20 years. I specialize in hiring people for technology, engineering, manufacturing, and operations jobs for various exciting industries nationwide, such as consumer electronics, medical devices, space/aerospace/avionics, and nuclear-clean energy. I will listen to you and guide you through the entire job application and interviewing process in a fun and clearly communicated way. My philosophy has always been to be an enthusiastic learner of new technologies and keep the big picture in mind while continuing to be honest, organized, and proactive. I am passionate about helping others find an exciting and fulfilling job that aligns with their goals. I am diversity-focused and especially love helping under-represented folks & Veterans into STEM careers. I approach every job seeker with empathy, equity, and respect.