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MX1

Technician, Teleport Operations 1 1

Somis, CA · On-site

Senior Satellite Communications Technician The job responsibilities outlined in this document are ... Manage networks controlling, monitoring, and distributing digitally encoded audio/video content.

SES

Technician, Teleport Operations 1 1

Somis, CA · On-site

Senior Satellite Communications Technician The job responsibilities outlined in this document are ... Manage networks controlling, monitoring, and distributing digitally encoded audio/video content.

GreEnergy Resources LLC

CONTROLLER

Ardmore, OK · On-site

... satellite office in Dallas, TX and is at the forefront of the energy transition. Founded in 2013 ... senior leadership. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership & Team Management • Manage and develop a team ...

GREENERGY RESOURCES LLC

CONTROLLER

Ardmore, OK

... satellite office in Dallas, TX and is at the forefront of the energy transition. Founded in 2013 ... senior leadership. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership & Team Management Manage and develop a team of 3 ...

GREENERGY RESOURCES LLC

CONTROLLER

Ardmore, OK · On-site

... satellite office in Dallas, TX and is at the forefront of the energy transition. Founded in 2013 ... senior leadership. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership & Team Management • Manage and develop a team ...

Infrastructure Networks, Inc

CONTROLLER

Houston, TX · On-site

... satellite service and private 4G/5G LTE networks -to provide enterprise-grade, high-speed, low ... senior leadership * Strong U.S. GAAP and audit experience with large national or global audit firms

Humetis Group

Assistant Controller

Davenport, IA · On-site

The role will oversee financial operations at three satellite manufacturing facilities in addition ... Compile monthly and quarterly reporting packages for senior management. * Oversee month-end closing ...

University of Mary

Controller

Bismarck, ND · On-site

The Controller is a senior financial leader responsible for overseeing the university's accounting ... satellite locations throughout the United States and abroad. Bismarck/Mandan is an intimate ...

University of Mary

Controller

Bismarck, ND · On-site

The Controller is a senior financial leader responsible for overseeing the university's accounting ... satellite locations throughout the United States and abroad. Bismarck/Mandan is an intimate ...

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How much do senior satellite controller jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior satellite controller in the United States is $133,589.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $153,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Satellite Controller, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Satellite Controller, you need a strong background in aerospace engineering, satellite operations, and systems analysis, often supported by a relevant degree and significant hands-on experience. Proficiency with satellite command and control systems, telemetry and tracking software, and certifications like ITIL or CompTIA Security+ are typically required. Exceptional problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you respond quickly to anomalies and coordinate with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure safe, reliable satellite operations and minimize mission risks in a high-stakes environment.

What does a Senior Satellite Controller do?

A Senior Satellite Controller is responsible for overseeing the operation, monitoring, and management of satellites, ensuring their optimal performance and safety. This role involves coordinating satellite launches, tracking satellite positions, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining communication with ground stations. Senior Satellite Controllers also supervise teams of satellite operators, develop operational procedures, and respond to emergencies or anomalies. Their expertise ensures that satellites function correctly and continue to deliver vital services such as communications, navigation, and Earth observation.

What are the main challenges a Senior Satellite Controller faces when managing multiple satellites simultaneously?

Senior Satellite Controllers often oversee several satellites at once, requiring strong multitasking skills and attention to detail. The main challenges include maintaining constant situational awareness, quickly resolving unexpected anomalies, and coordinating effectively with engineering and operations teams. Additionally, controllers must stay updated on evolving protocols and technology to ensure safe and efficient satellite operations. Regular communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential to address technical issues and optimize mission performance.
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Senior Software Engineer - Space Infrastructure

Senior Software Engineer - Space Infrastructure

Loft Orbital Solutions

San Francisco, CA

$150K - $215K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Wanna join the adventure?
 
As a Space Infrastructure Software Engineer, you are responsible for scaling our ability to operate a heterogeneous fleet of satellites--spanning dedicated, rideshare, and constellation missions. You will work at the intersection of automated satellite operations, ground and flight software, and solving on-orbit problems.
 
The team is responsible for ensuring the reliable, efficient, and standardized operation of Loft’s space infrastructure. Within the operational fleet of Loft satellites, the team is responsible for the stability of the satellite bus, the Hub, and Loft-owned payloads as a platform to execute customer missions.
 
Loft’s business and its customer’s businesses are built on the reliability of its space infrastructure. This team’s work is foundational for that model, and gives you a wide latitude to work on different systems, ranging from code that interacts with and uses Cockpit, our mission control system, to code that executes onboard our satellites. It will also give you the opportunity to become a Flight Director, responsible for the health and safety of our fleet.
About the Role:
  • Develop and maintain the software systems that autonomously operate our satellites, improving the reliability and scalability of our space infrastructure.
  • Build tools, systems, and software libraries to enable other teams to integrate and operate effectively on Loft’s satellite platform.
  • Scale our satellite operations software to support an increasingly heterogeneous and growing fleet.
  • Partner with software product teams to drive continuous improvements based on operational and integration feedback.
  • Contribute to and maintain SatDevOps Academy, our internal training program for company-wide satellite operations readiness.
  • Serve as a rotating Flight Director, overseeing incident response and ensuring the health and safety of the fleet.
Must Haves:
  • 4+ years of professional software engineering experience, with solid skills in automation.
  • Ability to work across the full software and hardware stack—including ground-based automation, space-based automation, and the interfaces that connect them.
  • Proficiency in Python, container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration testing, Linux, and Git.
  • Willingness and enthusiasm to be trained as a satellite controller and Flight Director (including participation in the on-call rotation).
  • Pragmatic mindset: able to balance long-term reliability with short- and medium-term solutions.
  • Accountability and autonomy; comfortable taking ownership and delivering results.
  • Openness to learning, working outside your comfort zone, and tackling unfamiliar challenges.
Nice to Haves:
  • Familiarity or experience with Argo, Grafana, Loki, Lua, test engineering, or reliability engineering.
  • Hands-on experience as a satellite operator.
Some of Our Awesome Benefits:
  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
  • Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
  • 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan and equity options
  • Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
  • International exposure to our team in France
  • Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
  • Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
  • Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
  • Relocation assistance when applicable
State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role, which is $150,000- $215,000 per year. This is determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
 *Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions.  We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.

Who We Are

Loft: Space Made Simple. 

Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.

We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.

With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA \u007C Golden, CO \u007C and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.

As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.