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The team is responsible for ensuring the highest levels of satellite service availability through specialized engineering expertise in avionics, attitude control, propulsion, power, and thermal systems across all phases of a satellite’s operational lifecycle.\nKey responsibilities include performing routine analysis, adhering to manufacturer-recommended operations, and investigating and resolving system deviations and anomalies. You will develop satellite operations procedures, products, and processes based on manufacturer documentation and operational protocols. In the event of system anomalies, you will develop and implement recovery procedures, ensuring timely and effective resolution to maintain continuous satellite operations. You will also collaborate with engineering teams to provide technical guidance and ensure safe, efficient, and optimal satellite performance.\nPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS\nContinuous surveillance and analysis of telemetry data to evaluate satellite health and performance, trending it against models and predictions, and forecasting likely changes, particularly regarding traffic capacity.\nProviding engineering support for satellite requirement definitions, proposal evaluations, negotiations, and design analysis, ensuring operational experience is considered in new satellite procurements.\nSupporting definition of satellite requirements for integration with satellite operations ground control systems, including the creation of test plans, conducting acceptance tests, and resolving issues.\nPreparing for the launch of new satellites, through support to satellite manufacturer mission design reviews and post launch separation and orbit raising phases.\nDeveloping, validating and maintaining operational procedures, tools, and processes to maintain optimal satellite and service performance, with a focus to task automation.\nProviding technical advice to internal teams and satellite users regarding satellite capabilities, performance and operations.\nOptimizing satellite performance by performing necessary engineering analysis, modelling, and parameter modifications to meet new business needs.\nSupport preparation of on-orbit satellite performance reports to internal and external Customer(s).\nPerforming on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis, available to support satellite operations outside of regular business hours, including weekends, to address as requested operations and/or emergency situations. On-call response may require travel to local satellite control center for support actions.\nCOMPETENCIES\nTechnical Proficiency - Strong skills in analysing satellite systems, diagnosing issues, and interpreting data, including evaluating performance metrics and troubleshooting.\nAccountability & Decision-Making - Ability to take ownership, use sound judgment, and make informed decisions under pressure to assess critical situations and propose effective solutions.\nEffective Communication - Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical messages clearly and appropriately to both internal and external stakeholders.\nProject Execution - Strong organizational and project management skills to drive initiatives from planning to completion with efficiency and effectiveness.\nCollaboration & Teamwork - Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse and multicultural team environment.\nResults-Driven Approach - Sense of urgency, initiative, and drive to achieve goals and deliver results.\nContinuous Improvement - Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for optimization and driving ongoing improvements.\nGrowth Mindset- Embraces challenges as opportunities for learning and personal/professional development.\nQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE\n1 to 3 years applicable professional experience in satellite engineering and/or operations are desired, but not mandatory. New Graduate applications are welcome.\nKnowledge of satellite bus subsystems across one or more of Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed, MAXAR, Northrop Grumman, Thales is desired, but not mandatory.\nMaster’s Degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Physics or similar discipline with a specialization in one or more of satellite dynamics and control; avionics, power or thermal sub-systems or similar is required.\nProficiency with MATLAB and/or Python programming language. 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