

Satellite On-Orbit Operation Engineer for Fastwater Staffing
About the role
Summary: Manage, monitor, and control LEO/MEO communication constellation satellites. 24/7 mission operations — telemetry analysis, command execution, anomaly troubleshooting. Key areas: satellite health monitoring, orbit maintenance, collision avoidance (conjunction analysis), ground station coordination, flight procedure development, scripting automation. Shift work in SOCC required. Key requirements: B.Sc. Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or related | 10+ years LEO/MEO mission planning, on-orbit testing, and operations Strong space systems engineering — orbit mechanics, space environment, RF telecom Ground segment + space segment knowledge LEOP (Launch & Early Orbit Phase) experience Collision avoidance / conjunction analysis / ITU-FCC-ESA compliance GNC knowledge (collaborates with GNC team) Confluence + JIRA experience English required; French is an asset (Montreal) This role is operations-focused, not pure RF. Look for candidates who have worked in mission operations centers (SOCC), managed satellite telemetry/commands, and have LEOP experience. RF background is helpful but not the primary filter.