Satellite Operations Engineer

Satellite Operations Engineer

Exotrail

Toulouse, France

Job Description

Exotrail is looking for a Satellite Operations Engineer for the exploitation of its in-orbit fleet of Spacevan LEO and GEO satellites. Within the IOS Mission team, you will be responsible for operating satellites from our Satellite Control Center (SCC) for full life cycle: End-end tests on Ground, LEOP, In-orbit Mission.

Responsibilities

• Control and Command Spacevan satellites in accordance with Mission Plan (routine operations, maneuvers and payload specific operations), including regular on-call support;
• Perform real-time assessment of satellite data;
• Execute whenever needed emergency procedures to ensure platform and payload safety;
• Establish, validate and maintain Satellites Operational product:
  • Operational procedures prepared in close interactions with System team and AIT team;
  • Operational documentation;
  • Operations database.
• Participate in the maintenance and improvement of our Ground segment with our Developers Operation Engineers, based on lessons learned and expertise;
• Participate in the maintenance and improvement of our Flight Dynamics System with our FDS Operation Engineers, based on lessons learned and expertise.

Preferred Experience

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience;
• Minimum 4 years experience in Satellite Operations for all phases (LEOP, In orbit Mission, Passivation), including experience of satellite maneuvering;
• Desired: Participation to Ground Segment development;
• Rigorous and paying attention to details;
• Solutions oriented;
• Fostering team environment;
• Good knowledge of software development and databases is a plus.

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