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Mclean, VA · On-site

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Satellite Systems Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

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Satellite Systems Engineer

Washington, DC

$150K - $180K/yr

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Kent, WA · On-site

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$150 - $200/hr

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Jr. Satellite Systems Engineer

Covington, LA • On-site

Globalstar
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Who we are:

Globalstar pioneered personal safety by introducing its SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger in 2007. Today, leveraging its low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Globalstar reliably connects and protects assets, transmits key operational data, and saves lives – from any location – for consumers, industrial companies 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, Globalstar’s cost effective satellite-powered innovations give users visibility and intelligence for improving safety and operational efficiencies.

What we offer:

  • Work/Life Balance:  Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
  • 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 Salaries
  • Health & Wellness:  Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program

Job Summary: 

The Junior Satellite Engineer serves as a liaison between the Satellite Engineering Team and the Operations Control Center.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Understand bus subsystem designs for each Globalstar satellite bus.
  • Interface with satellite communications payloads.
  • Regularly interact with Satellite Engineering team with a goal of understanding all technical aspects of the spacecraft design, as it relates to successful satellite operations.
  • Work closely with operations teams to develop and ensure satellite capability to safely provide service.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention-to-detail
  • Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Familiarity with NetSuite
  • Ability to understand our satellite operation, with a sufficiently broad or narrow view as necessary, to detect problems and act accordingly
  • Self-motivated, driven person who can work with fellow members of the Satellite Engineering Team as well as with Network Operations Center (NOC) operators
  • Strong team collaboration and communication skills
  • Ability to define and document solutions to complex problems and to convey solutions to senior management
  • Ability to work with multiple engineering disciplines to identify technical product characteristics to develop requirements specifications

    Education, Experience, and Licenses/Certifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and/or equivalent experience in a Satellite Operations Control Center environment

    Physical Requirements:

    • Willingness and ability to travel as needed
    • Willingness and ability to work after regularly scheduled hours as needed
    • Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods working on a computer (4 to 8 hours)
    • Ability to operate the equipment used for the job
    • Ability to lift 15 pounds at times
    • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job

    Marginal Functions:

    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.  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.  The employee in this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.

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