Who we are:ย
Globalstar pioneered personal safety by introducing its SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger in 2007. Today,ย leveragingย its low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Globalstar reliably connects and protects assets, transmits key operational data, and saves lives โ from any location โ for consumers, industrialย companiesย 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, Globalstarโs cost effective satellite-powered innovations give users visibility and intelligence for improving safety and operational efficiencies.ย
What you will be doing at Globalstarย
As a Senior Mission Analyst, you will perform daily orbit determination calculations and support orbit raising operations, for both old and new Low Earth Orbiting satellites. Several new satellites are scheduled for launch this and next year, and you will be part of the team supporting the establishment and maintenance of this constellation.ย ย
Duties/Responsibilities:ย
- Orbit Determination & Analysis:Perform orbit determination, propagation, and analysis using mathematical models.ย
- STK Utilization:Use AGIโs Systems Tool Kit (STK), including ODTK, to model, analyze, and simulate orbital trajectories.ย
- Operational Support:Generate daily orbit data for satellite contacts, perform maneuver planning (orbit raising, station keeping), and support launch operations.ย
- Anomaly Resolution:Provide 24/7 on-call support for troubleshooting and anomaly resolution.ย
- Software Development:Support and develop scripts (Python, MATLAB,ย )ย to automate orbital analysis tasks.ย
What you will bring to Globalstarย
- Master's or higher in Aerospace, Physics or closely related fieldย
- 10+ years of experience with satellite operations, orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, or spacecraft flight dynamicsย
- 5+ years of experience withย general satellite knowledgeย that includedย components, mass properties, satellite attitude, propulsion systemsย
- Expertiseย withย Orbit Mechanics / Dynamics, Orbit determination, Ephemeris generation,ย andย maneuver planningย
- Experience developing and maintainingย STKย andย ODTKย usingย Pythonย
Itโsย a bonus if you have:ย
- Experience with Space Situational Awareness (provide2s. etc.) and conjunction analysisย
Physical Requirements:ย
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerย
Marginal Functions:ย
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.ย ย 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.ย ย The employee in this position willย be requiredย to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.ย
Skills and Competencies:ย
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of managementย
- Excellent organizational skills with attention-to-detailย
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environmentย
- Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasksย
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentialityย
- Proficiencyย with Microsoft Officeย
- Familiarity with NetSuiteย
- Strong problem-solving skills, especially under time constraintsย
- Ability toย identifyย and seek needed informationย
ย Whatย Globalstarย offers:ย
- Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidaysย
- 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 Salariesย
- Health & Wellness: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Programย