Flight Operations Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Supports integration of SCS systems and development of satellite operations products;
• Supports testing, validation and verification of SatOps systems;
• Participates in satellite operations products development and implementation into the SCS systems;
• Implements satellite operations concepts of operations (CONOPS) for LEOP and routine operations phases;
• Participates in testing, validation and verification of SatOps products, SCS system deliveries and training;
• Supports maintenance of satellite operating procedures;
• Supports automation development for satellite operations procedures; tracks performance;
• Contributes in Satellite Data Platform (SDP) analytics development and maintenance;
• Refines satellite control processes;
• Provide engineering oversight to satellite controllers during all phases of operations;
• Provide technical assistance and/or training on all matters pertaining to the development and use of the satellite operations products and supporting trending and analysis tools.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in an Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering, or the equivalent;
• A background in Aerospace technologies and expertise in satellite operations software systems and development;
• Minimum of 1-2-years experience with Satellite subsystems would be an asset;
• Knowledge of satellite subsystem design and operation is an asset;
• Knowledge of electronics, control systems and radio frequency communications;
• Experience in developing software with a variety of platforms and programming tools;
• Strong analytical, problem solving, real-time decision-making, planning and organizational skills;
• Excellent verbal and written English communications skills;
• Independent and self-motivated, with the ability to work effectively both individually and in a team environment
• Knowledge of containerized software platforms is an asset;
• Experience in C and Python programming is an asset.

Decision Making and Supervision:

• Make decisions and recommendations governed by general policy.  Recommendations are reviewed for technical soundness or judgment but are generally accepted as technically accurate ;
• Influence decisions on the technical development of operational concepts;
• Manage development projects including collaboration with other operational staff;
• Provide engineering guidance to SOC staff;
• When in a shift environment; provide engineering guidance during the operations phase.