Role : Spacecraft controller (Rotational Shift) Employment Typ e: Full Time Educational ... Role-based remote work and work-from-home benefit * Relocation assistance * Professional Mental ...
Role : Spacecraft controller (Rotational Shift) Employment Typ e: Full Time Educational ... Role-based remote work and work-from-home benefit * Relocation assistance * Professional Mental ...
Spacecraft Engineer II
Cheyenne, WY · On-site
$72K - $103K/yr
... home installation services, mobile plans and products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH ... Provide direction and support to spacecraft controllers during operational activities * Perform ...
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Spacecraft Engineer II
Cheyenne, WY · On-site
$72K - $103K/yr
... home installation services, mobile plans and products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH ... Provide direction and support to spacecraft controllers during operational activities * Perform ...
Spacecraft Engineer II
Cheyenne, WY · On-site
$72K - $103K/yr
... home installation services, mobile plans and products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH ... Provide direction and support to spacecraft controllers during operational activities * Perform ...
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Spacecraft Engineer II
Cheyenne, WY · On-site
$72K - $103K/yr
... home installation services, mobile plans and products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH ... Provide direction and support to spacecraft controllers during operational activities * Perform ...
Spacecraft Flight Controller
Laurel, MD · On-site
They span the solar system from close-approach solar observatories to platforms beyond the Kuiper Belt. As a Spacecraft Flight Controller... * Your primary responsibility will be to conduct real-time ...
Spacecraft Flight Controller
Laurel, MD · On-site
They span the solar system from close-approach solar observatories to platforms beyond the Kuiper Belt. As a Spacecraft Flight Controller... * Your primary responsibility will be to conduct real-time ...
Spacecraft Flight Controller
Laurel, MD · On-site
They span the solar system from close-approach solar observatories to platforms beyond the Kuiper Belt. As a Spacecraft Flight Controller... * Your primary responsibility will be to conduct real-time ...
Spacecraft Flight Controller
Laurel, MD · On-site
They span the solar system from close-approach solar observatories to platforms beyond the Kuiper Belt. As a Spacecraft Flight Controller... * Your primary responsibility will be to conduct real-time ...
Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Livermore, CA · On-site
$9.7K/wk
We have multiple openings for Spacecraft Systems Engineers to provide spacecraft subject matter ... You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. These positions will be ...
Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Livermore, CA · On-site
$9.7K/wk
We have multiple openings for Spacecraft Systems Engineers to provide spacecraft subject matter ... You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. These positions will be ...
We have multiple openings for Spacecraft Systems Engineers to provide spacecraft subject matter ... You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. These positions will be ...
We have multiple openings for Spacecraft Systems Engineers to provide spacecraft subject matter ... You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. These positions will be ...
Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Livermore, CA · On-site
We have multiple openings for Spacecraft Systems Engineers to providespacecraft subject matter ... You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. These positions will be ...
Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Livermore, CA · On-site
We have multiple openings for Spacecraft Systems Engineers to providespacecraft subject matter ... You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. These positions will be ...
Satellite Controller III
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$95K - $110K/yr
The Satellite Controller III Provides real-time spacecraft operations support for DMSP satellite ... natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our ...
Satellite Controller III
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$95K - $110K/yr
The Satellite Controller III Provides real-time spacecraft operations support for DMSP satellite ... natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our ...
They span the solar system from close-approach solar observatories to platforms beyond the Kuiper Belt. As a Spacecraft Flight Controller... * Your primary responsibility will be to conduct real-time ...
They span the solar system from close-approach solar observatories to platforms beyond the Kuiper Belt. As a Spacecraft Flight Controller... * Your primary responsibility will be to conduct real-time ...
SVP, Spacecraft Operations
$300K - $400K/yr
... from launch integration to decommission. You will lead a mission-critical organization comprising spacecraft controllers, engineers, and ground systems experts to ensure 24/7/365 broadcast continuity ...
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SVP, Spacecraft Operations
$300K - $400K/yr
... from launch integration to decommission. You will lead a mission-critical organization comprising spacecraft controllers, engineers, and ground systems experts to ensure 24/7/365 broadcast continuity ...
Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$150K - $180K/yr
Design spacecraft hardware such as brackets, enclosures, fluid-routing solutions, thermal ... Flexible work from home options available.
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Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$150K - $180K/yr
Design spacecraft hardware such as brackets, enclosures, fluid-routing solutions, thermal ... Flexible work from home options available.
Satellite Controller III with Security Clearance
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$95K - $110K/yr
The Satellite Controller III Provides real-time spacecraft operations support for DMSP satellite ... natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our ...
Satellite Controller III with Security Clearance
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$95K - $110K/yr
The Satellite Controller III Provides real-time spacecraft operations support for DMSP satellite ... natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our ...
Satellite Controller IV - Night Shift (Able to obtain Secret Clearance)
Suitland, MD · On-site
$100K - $145K/yr
Performs advanced spacecraft operations, anomaly response, mission assurance, flight software ... natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our ...
Satellite Controller IV - Night Shift (Able to obtain Secret Clearance)
Suitland, MD · On-site
$100K - $145K/yr
Performs advanced spacecraft operations, anomaly response, mission assurance, flight software ... natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our ...
Satellite Controller IV - Day Shift (Able to obtain Secret Clearance)
Suitland, MD · On-site
$100K - $145K/yr
Performs advanced spacecraft operations, anomaly response, mission assurance, flight software ... natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our ...
Satellite Controller IV - Day Shift (Able to obtain Secret Clearance)
Suitland, MD · On-site
$100K - $145K/yr
Performs advanced spacecraft operations, anomaly response, mission assurance, flight software ... natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our ...
Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Irvine, CA · On-site
$100K - $140K/yr
... a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let's redefine what is possible in ... Responsible for technical ownership of the full product lifecycle from concept through design ...
Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Irvine, CA · On-site
$100K - $140K/yr
... a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let's redefine what is possible in ... Responsible for technical ownership of the full product lifecycle from concept through design ...
Satellite Controller IV - Day Shift (Able to obtain Secret Clear with Security Clearance
Suitland, MD · On-site
$100K - $145K/yr
Performs advanced spacecraft operations, anomaly response, mission assurance, flight software ... natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our ...
Satellite Controller IV - Day Shift (Able to obtain Secret Clear with Security Clearance
Suitland, MD · On-site
$100K - $145K/yr
Performs advanced spacecraft operations, anomaly response, mission assurance, flight software ... natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our ...
Satellite Controller IV - Night Shift (Able to obtain Secret Cle with Security Clearance
Suitland, MD · On-site
$100K - $145K/yr
Performs advanced spacecraft operations, anomaly response, mission assurance, flight software ... natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our ...
Satellite Controller IV - Night Shift (Able to obtain Secret Cle with Security Clearance
Suitland, MD · On-site
$100K - $145K/yr
Performs advanced spacecraft operations, anomaly response, mission assurance, flight software ... natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our ...
Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Irvine, CA · On-site
$100K - $140K/yr
... a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let's redefine what is possible in ... Responsible for technical ownership of the full product lifecycle from concept through design ...
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Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Irvine, CA · On-site
$100K - $140K/yr
... a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let's redefine what is possible in ... Responsible for technical ownership of the full product lifecycle from concept through design ...
Satellite Controller III - Day Shift (Able to Obtain Secret Cler with Security Clearance
Suitland, MD · On-site
$100K - $125K/yr
Execute spacecraft command procedures and monitor spacecraft health * Configure and monitor ... natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our ...
Satellite Controller III - Day Shift (Able to Obtain Secret Cler with Security Clearance
Suitland, MD · On-site
$100K - $125K/yr
Execute spacecraft command procedures and monitor spacecraft health * Configure and monitor ... natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our ...
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Job description
Role:
Spacecraft controller (Rotational Shift)
Employment Type: Full Time
Educational Qualification: Bachelors degree in physics / electronics / software / aerospace
Citizen: US Citizen Mandatory Work Experience:
0-2 yrs with good knowledge of spacecraft subsystems
Role Description:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self driven individual to take up the responsibility of spacecraft operations. The primary responsibility of this role is to monitor and control the spacecraft as per the mission plan and schedules. The hire will need to ensure that there is zero downtime in operations due to operational lapses/errors, while also ensuring that the spacecrafts are safe and healthy.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Desirable Skills & Certifications:
Candidate Acumen:
Benefits:
About Pixxel
Pixxel is a space data company and spacecraft manufacturer redefining Earth observation with hyperspectral imaging. The company's first three commercial hyperspectral satellites-Fireflies-deliver imagery at 5-meter resolution and 135+ spectral bands, providing 50x richer detail than traditional Earth observation systems and unlocking insights across agriculture, climate, energy, environment, and more.
Once fully deployed, Pixxel's constellation of 18-24 satellites will capture imagery across up to 250 bands in VNIR and SWIR ranges, with a 40 km swath and daily global revisit capability. Pixxel's most unique strength is its full-stack approach, integrating every layer of the value chain from satellite hardware and manufacturing to AI-powered analytics.
Pixxel's satellite constellation is complemented by Aurora, its in-house Earth Observation Studio that simplifies satellite imagery analysis and democratises remote sensing for all. Designed to make hyperspectral data more accessible, Aurora by Pixxel combines high-frequency imagery with AI-powered tools to generate actionable insights, even for users without technical backgrounds. The third pillar of Pixxel's ecosystem is its in-house satellite manufacturing capability. Beyond building its own spacecraft, Pixxel also provides satellite systems and subsystems to other organisations. This dual capacity sets it apart in a sector where most companies focus on either payload design or data operations, but not both.
Pixxel's team is young but deeply mission-aligned, with a culture rooted in curiosity, speed, and long-term thinking. As the company grows its constellation and expands Aurora, the focus remains on making space-based insights practical, scalable, and genuinely helpful so that the health of the planet becomes measurable and action becomes possible.
Pixxel was the only Indian startup selected for the Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator in Los Angeles and has been recognised in TIME's Best Inventions of 2023, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, and Via Satellite's Top Innovators list.
For more information, see our Careers page or follow Pixxel on LinkedIn and X/Twitter.
Culture
Pixxel is an organization where we enable our employees to work on world-changing problems that they are passionate about, and a place where they can be their best selves day in and day out while ensuring they have fun every day.
Central to our employee-first ethos is a commitment to ensuring that every team member feels valued and heard. We nurture a healthy and supportive work environment where we prioritise well-being and growth in all aspects of life
Link to Pixxel in Media
Spacecraft controller (Rotational Shift)
Employment Type: Full Time
Educational Qualification: Bachelors degree in physics / electronics / software / aerospace
Citizen: US Citizen Mandatory Work Experience:
0-2 yrs with good knowledge of spacecraft subsystems
Role Description:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self driven individual to take up the responsibility of spacecraft operations. The primary responsibility of this role is to monitor and control the spacecraft as per the mission plan and schedules. The hire will need to ensure that there is zero downtime in operations due to operational lapses/errors, while also ensuring that the spacecrafts are safe and healthy.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Conduct spacecraft monitoring and control operations on a 24/7 basis during assigned shifts.
- Provide detailed accounts of activities conducted, telemetry observations, and assist with smooth shift handovers.
- Identify and report anomalies and utilize contingency procedures to troubleshoot issues. Prepare thorough reports for documentation.
- Engage in operations planning meetings, and when requested, furnish supplementary documentation for telemetry analysis.
Desirable Skills & Certifications:
- Systems engineering background in satellite and ground systems.
- Good communications skills (in English), both in speaking and writing.
- Exceptional observation skills with a keen attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
- Highly systematic and process-oriented with the ability to stay calm and follow the process during a stressful situation.
- Proficiency in working with the Unix (Linux) platform.
- Willingness to work in rotational shifts as per operational requirements.
Candidate Acumen:
- Very high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
- Quick resolution of problems
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Process oriented, strong time management and documentation skills.
- Diligent and honest, able to follow processes and report as needed.
- Effective communication and collaboration with team members and end-users.
Benefits:
- Health insurance coverage
- Unlimited leaves & flexible working hours
- Role-based remote work and work-from-home benefit
- Relocation assistance
- Professional Mental Wellness services
- Creche facility for primary caregivers (limited to India)
- Employee Stock Options for all hires
About Pixxel
Pixxel is a space data company and spacecraft manufacturer redefining Earth observation with hyperspectral imaging. The company's first three commercial hyperspectral satellites-Fireflies-deliver imagery at 5-meter resolution and 135+ spectral bands, providing 50x richer detail than traditional Earth observation systems and unlocking insights across agriculture, climate, energy, environment, and more.
Once fully deployed, Pixxel's constellation of 18-24 satellites will capture imagery across up to 250 bands in VNIR and SWIR ranges, with a 40 km swath and daily global revisit capability. Pixxel's most unique strength is its full-stack approach, integrating every layer of the value chain from satellite hardware and manufacturing to AI-powered analytics.
Pixxel's satellite constellation is complemented by Aurora, its in-house Earth Observation Studio that simplifies satellite imagery analysis and democratises remote sensing for all. Designed to make hyperspectral data more accessible, Aurora by Pixxel combines high-frequency imagery with AI-powered tools to generate actionable insights, even for users without technical backgrounds. The third pillar of Pixxel's ecosystem is its in-house satellite manufacturing capability. Beyond building its own spacecraft, Pixxel also provides satellite systems and subsystems to other organisations. This dual capacity sets it apart in a sector where most companies focus on either payload design or data operations, but not both.
Pixxel's team is young but deeply mission-aligned, with a culture rooted in curiosity, speed, and long-term thinking. As the company grows its constellation and expands Aurora, the focus remains on making space-based insights practical, scalable, and genuinely helpful so that the health of the planet becomes measurable and action becomes possible.
Pixxel was the only Indian startup selected for the Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator in Los Angeles and has been recognised in TIME's Best Inventions of 2023, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, and Via Satellite's Top Innovators list.
For more information, see our Careers page or follow Pixxel on LinkedIn and X/Twitter.
Culture
Pixxel is an organization where we enable our employees to work on world-changing problems that they are passionate about, and a place where they can be their best selves day in and day out while ensuring they have fun every day.
Central to our employee-first ethos is a commitment to ensuring that every team member feels valued and heard. We nurture a healthy and supportive work environment where we prioritise well-being and growth in all aspects of life
Link to Pixxel in Media