What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Power Subsystems Satellite Engineer position at Globalstar?
Who we are:
Globalstar pioneered personal safety by introducing its SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger in 2007. Today, leveraging its low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Globalstar reliably connects and protects assets, transmits key operational data, and saves lives - from any location - for consumers, industrial companies and government agencies in over 120 countries. With a portfolio that includes SPOT GPS messengers, next-generation IoT products and modems, and cloud-based telematics solutions, Globalstar's cost effective satellite-powered innovations give users visibility and intelligence for improving safety and operational efficiencies.
What you will be doing at Globalstar
As an Electrical Power Subsystems Satellite Engineer, you will be working on spacecraft electrical power systems for new and existing satellites. This includes onboard power generation and consumption systems.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Work with a team of engineers to monitor and maintain the Globalstar space asset of multiple generations of satellites
- Establish and maintain subject matter expertise in the Globalstar Satellite Electrical Power Subsystem
- Determine methods for maximizing power availability while minimizing satellite safety risk in support of payload mission requirements
- Perform trend analysis for aging of onboard satellite Electrical Power Subsystem components (e.g., battery, solar arrays, etc.)
- Write and maintain satellite operations procedures and scripts
- Participate in real time operations for nominal operations, anomaly resolution, and anomaly recovery
- Monitor satellite operations in real-time to confirm nominal performance or recommend contingency actions
- Develop and maintain tools to streamline satellite and ground operations
- Prepare commanding requests for operators in accordance with established operations plan
- Oversee the execution of commanding as necessary
- Perform all required telemetry monitoring and analysis, both short and long-term, in order to assure satellite safety
What you will bring to Globalstar
- Bachelor's or higher in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- 7 years of experience working on satellite electrical systems
- 5 years of experience with spacecraft solar power generation systems
- 5 years of experience with spacecraft battery systems
- 2 years of experience creating, modifying, and maintaining system management software written in Python
- 2 years of experience using MATLAB
It's a bonus if you have:
- Master's or higher in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- 10 years of experience working on satellite electrical systems
- Experience with LEO satellites, ground stations, and networks
- Familiarity with Rad Hard space based systems
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Marginal Functions:
A review of this job description may have omitted some of the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the job duties and responsibilities. This job description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties and/or responsibilities to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management
- Excellent organizational skills with attention-to-detail
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with NetSuite
- Strong problem-solving skills, especially under time constraints
- Ability to identify and seek needed information
What Globalstar offers:
- Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Financial Benefits: 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries
- Health & Wellness: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program
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Globalstar is an EOE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.