Aerospace Engineer Job at EVONA, Irvine, CA

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  • EVONA
  • Irvine, CA

Job Description

Satellite Operator

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

Location: Irvine, CA

Fulltime/Onsite

Position Summary:

My client is seeking a skilled and motivated Satellite Operator to join our innovative space operations team. As a Satellite Operator, you will play a critical role in ensuring smooth and continuous functioning of the satellite constellation. The ideal candidate is technically adept, detail-oriented, and thrives in high-responsibility operational environments. This role requires hands-on involvement in real-time satellite monitoring, command execution, and anomaly support, contributing directly to mission success and space system integrity.

Essential Job Functions and Desired Accomplishments

• Perform daily monitoring and command operations for satellites and the TT&C ground network

• Monitor spacecraft health, respond to system alerts, and support troubleshooting efforts for both satellite and network components

• Execute nominal and contingency command sequences to ensure spacecraft mission continuity

• Support payload operations by executing imaging schedules and system readiness checks

• Collaborate with engineering teams in anomaly investigations and assist in data collection and reporting

• Monitor the performance of ground station networks and participate in satellite pass support activities

• Track spacecraft performance trends, generate daily status reports, and support initial data analysis

• Maintain shift documentation, contribute to briefings, and ensure operational continuity across handovers

• Assist in writing and updating satellite operations procedures

• Participate in ongoing team training and operations meetings

Education/Qualifications/Certifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline such as Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Remote Sensing, or Computer Science

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Flexibility and willingness to work rotating schedules, including holidays, weekends, and night shifts

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance

Desired:

• Prior experience with satellite or spacecraft operations

• Familiarity with scripting or programming, particularly Python

• Experience working with Linux operating systems and cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Remote job, Shift work,

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