The Payload Operations Engineer performs all activities required to operate satellite payload subsystems to support constellation service and in-orbit testing. This is a day-staff shift position supporting Satellite Operations Centers (SOCs)
Duties include
· Support development of payload operations tools required for efficient automated payload tasks
· Operate payload tools to create all configuration items required for the payload in-orbit testing (IOT)
· Monitor the service/test automation and analyze the results via evaluation of telemetries and logs
· Coordinate payload system configuration changes
· Work with tool developers for functionality updates and payload software updates
· Coordinate troubleshooting with SOC, Network Operations Center (NOC) and Subsystem engineers to resolve any service issues
· Monitor and process payload subsystem telemetry data to maintain payload subsystem state of health including but not limited to power, thermal, and RF performance
· Maintain situational awareness of satellite, payload, and ground configuration and status
· Operate SOC operations software tools
· Support development of automated operations tools
· Participate in daily shift handover briefings
· Support mission product development including procedure development, test, and validation
· Support system readiness, planning, and preparation for satellite in-orbit milestones
· Attend required and routine training sessions, simulations, rehearsals, conferences, and program reviews
· Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field
· Must be a legally able to work in Israel
· English speaking
· Excellent oral and written communications skills
· Ability to work in an environment with rapidly evolving system requirements
· Demonstrated ability to work independently
· Technical understanding of satellite system architecture and subsystem functionality
· High level of problem-solving capabilities
· Familiarity with engineering analysis tools
Preferred Qualifications
· 2+ years' experience in satellite operations, and/or Masters degree
· Experience working with satellite communication payloads
· Multi-satellite LEO constellation experience
· Demonstrated ability to drive requirements for concepts of operation
· Familiarity with version control software, preferably Git
· Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence)
· Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, Python, Matlab, C#,