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Our ideal candidate is highly motivated and open to learning how satellites are built, tested, and operated - no direct satellite operation experience is required, though relatable experience is ...

Satellite Operator

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$44 - $49/hr

Our ideal candidate is highly motivated and open to learning how satellites are built, tested, and operated - no direct satellite operation experience is required, though relatable experience is ...

OB APRN

Miami, FL ยท On-site

$104K - $134K/yr

Collaborates with Branch Satellite Director on development and implementation of clinical department's goals, policies, procedures, quality assurance plan, and work standards. * Develops guidelines ...

$125 - $150/hr

Combined with new state-of-the-art satellite technologies, exclusive spectrum, and Starship's unprecedented payload capacity to low-Earth orbit in a single launch, Starlink Direct to Cell's next ...

$125 - $150/hr

Collaborates with Branch Satellite Director on development and implementation of clinical department's goals, policies, procedures, quality assurance plan, and work standards. * Develops guidelines ...

OB APRN

Miami, FL ยท On-site

$104K - $134K/yr

Collaborates with Branch Satellite Director on development and implementation of clinical department's goals, policies, procedures, quality assurance plan, and work standards. * Develops guidelines ...

Our company sells and installs direct-to-consumer products including Viasat, Dish, DirecTV and Smart Home products from Google. We are also a distribution partner for OneWeb, a LEO satellite company ...

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What is the difference between Satellite Director vs Satellite Operations Manager?

AspectSatellite Director
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, telecommunications, or related field; often with management experience
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple satellite operations, coordinates with teams, and manages strategic planning
Industry UsageCommonly used in satellite communications, aerospace, and defense sectors
Primary FocusStrategic leadership, high-level decision making, and overall satellite program management

In contrast, a Satellite Operations Manager focuses more on daily operations, technical troubleshooting, and team supervision. While both roles require technical knowledge and industry experience, the Satellite Director has a broader strategic scope, overseeing multiple projects or regions, whereas the Operations Manager handles the operational details. Both roles are essential in satellite industries, but the Director typically holds a higher-level leadership position with more emphasis on planning and coordination.

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Infographic showing various Satellite Director job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution.

Satellite Operator

San Francisco, CA โ€ข On-site

Astranis
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturingย โ€ขย 201 - 500 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description

Satellite Operator

As our Mission Operator, you will work closely with mission operations engineers, hardware engineers, and software engineers writing and executing standard operating procedures used to safely and reliably fly spacecraft on orbit.

Our ideal candidate is highly motivated and open to learning how satellites are built, tested, and operated - no direct satellite operation experience is required, though relatable experience is desired.

Role
  • Collaborate with engineers to create, test, and execute satellite operations procedures, including launch, early operations, orbit raising, and nominal sustainment operations procedures
  • Monitor system health and report anomalies, working with the engineering team to safely resolve them
  • Participate in training exercises, helping to enhance our training regimen for new satellite operators
  • This role requires regular, consistent evening and overnight shifts, as well as weekend work to support 24/7 spacecraft operations
Requirements
  • 2+ years of professional work experienceย 
  • Process-oriented mindset with emphasis on excellence and repeatable execution
  • Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties without supervision
  • A passion for working in a fast-paced, collaborative, high-stakes environment
  • Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria
Bonus
  • Basic understanding of satellite subsystems (hardware and software)
  • Basic understanding of satellite ground systems, antennas, & RF
  • Familiarity with testing and troubleshooting complex systems
  • Familiarity with software development tools such as Git
  • Experience operating complex systems
  • Familiarity with GEO satellites
Shifts

ย The team operates on 3x8 hour shifts a day:

  • Morning: 0700 - 1500
  • Swing: 1500 - 2300
  • Night: 2300 - 0700

and rotates between shifts every 2-3 months. Off-console work is not on a shift schedule.

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OFF

On-Console Shift

Week 2

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