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Job Summary
The Satellite Operator will report to Sidus Chief Mission Operations Officer and take day-to-day direction from the Flight Director (Satellite Operations Team Lead). This position will support the LizzieSat Mission Control Center (MCC). The Satellite Operator is responsible for the direct communication between the MCC and constellation of LizzieSat satellites.
The successful candidate will be responsible for all ground communication with the satellite. This includes scheduling and initiating communications between the satellite and Ground Station (GS) during line-of-sight passes, downlink of satellite bus & payload telemetry and payload data, uplink data files and command plans to the satellite, as well as manual commanding of the satellite when necessary. The Satellite Operator will be the primary user of the satellite Command and Data Handling (C&DH) subsystem. He/she/they should also have a strong desire to learn about all aspects of the LizzieSat satellite, all of its subsystems and payloads, functions and Concepts of Operations (ConOps).
The Satellite Operator will be an integral part of the rapidly expanding LizzieSat Mission Operations team. In addition to working closely with other members of the operations crew, such as the Flight Director, Orbit Analyst, Mission Planner, and Satellite Bus/Payload Engineers, he/she/they will often interact with non-console positions within the Mission Operations department, as well as members of the Engineering & Design team. This position is a rotating shift and will regularly require night and weekend support. Additional shifts outside of the regular schedule may also be required in support of real-time special events such as new satellite launches or pre-flight tests.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Required Education and Experience:
Desired Skills and Experience:
Physical Requirements
Travel Requirements
Shift/Schedule: This position supports 24/7 mission operations and may require 12-hour shifts.
Total Rewards and Perks:
At Sidus Space, we ask a lot of our team members, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to a competitive salary, a Best-in-Class benefit program with a generous employer paid portion as well as a matching 401(k) on Day ONE, we offer a lot of perks, including:
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
SIDUS SPACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please visit https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Sidus Space’ Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at people@sidusspace.com
Full Time
$45k-60k (estimate)
02/23/2024
05/06/2024
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