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Space Operations Engineer (Embedded Software) in San Francisco
Energy Jobline ZR, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOrbital Sidekick (OSK) is revolutionizing how the world understands and interacts with our planet. We are the leading hyperspectral satellite data and analytics company building the most advanced space-based infrastructure and proprietary "Spectral Intelligence™" platform. Our constellation of Global Hyperspectral Observation Satellites (GHOSt™) delivers unparalleled, persistent monitoring capabilities, capturing an unparalleled 500 bands of light to reveal the chemical fingerprints of targets on Earth. We provide actionable insights to critical sectors including Energy, Mining, Agriculture & Forestry, Environmental & Emergency Monitoring, and Defense & Security, helping our clients optimize sustainable operations, mitigate risk, and enhance situational awareness globally. As a Space Operations Engineer (Embedded) in our Payload Engineering Team, you will be working on creating the services to control our Satellites. Reporting directly to our VP of Payload Engineering and working closely with our Analytics, Software and Product Teams, you will help build out the tools, processes and products critical to our customers' success. What you'll do
Model tasking scenarios for a constellation of hyperspectral satellites
Perform trade studies on orbit positioning and maneuvers to maximize satellite coverage
Interface with the operations and software team to successfully execute targeted tasking with multiple space-based sensors
Test operations plans on ground hardware testbeds, and improving ground software test processes
Work with the OSK product team to deliver high fidelity constellation tasking plans
Verify and Validate tasking plans and spacecraft health and status
Troubleshoot and resolve payload on-orbit anomalies and findings
Optimize camera and optical systems to extract critical insights
Develop detailed understanding of onboard flight software hardware and software interfaces
Work with OSK’s algorithm team to implement onboard algorithms to high-bandwidth data-streams
Develop OSK’s data ingestion and processing capabilities for satellite as well as aerial hyperspectral images
Work with GPU cores to implement on-the-fly data corrections using a neural network
Incorporate payload and spacecraft bus command and control schemes
What you’ll have
BS in Aerospace/Mechanical/Astronautical engineering or Computer Science
3+ years of experience in the Aerospace/Space industry
Strong skills in C, C++, Linux Operating System on ARM
Spacecraft operations experience, downloading and uploading spacecraft control parameters
Ability to code in python for scripting, automation and algorithm integration purposes
Experience using software APIs to receive and send telemetry data
Knowledge of embedded communication protocols to control hardware sensors
Strong skills in data processing pipelines and algorithm runtime optimization
You'll stand out as a candidate if you have
MS in Aerospace/Astronautical Engineering or Computer Science
Familiarity with scalable software solutions
Health and Status monitoring of software systems
Firm understanding of optics, optical alignment, and spacecraft control
Experience with remote sensing data
Expertise in python and C++ software development
Orbital Sidekick's compensation packages are determined based on multiple factors including business requirements, experience and location.Orbital Sidekick is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of , creed, , , ancestry, physical , mental , medical condition, marital status, , , , , expression, , , military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOrbital Sidekick (OSK) is revolutionizing how the world understands and interacts with our planet. We are the leading hyperspectral satellite data and analytics company building the most advanced space-based infrastructure and proprietary "Spectral Intelligence™" platform. Our constellation of Global Hyperspectral Observation Satellites (GHOSt™) delivers unparalleled, persistent monitoring capabilities, capturing an unparalleled 500 bands of light to reveal the chemical fingerprints of targets on Earth. We provide actionable insights to critical sectors including Energy, Mining, Agriculture & Forestry, Environmental & Emergency Monitoring, and Defense & Security, helping our clients optimize sustainable operations, mitigate risk, and enhance situational awareness globally. As a Space Operations Engineer (Embedded) in our Payload Engineering Team, you will be working on creating the services to control our Satellites. Reporting directly to our VP of Payload Engineering and working closely with our Analytics, Software and Product Teams, you will help build out the tools, processes and products critical to our customers' success. What you'll do
Model tasking scenarios for a constellation of hyperspectral satellites
Perform trade studies on orbit positioning and maneuvers to maximize satellite coverage
Interface with the operations and software team to successfully execute targeted tasking with multiple space-based sensors
Test operations plans on ground hardware testbeds, and improving ground software test processes
Work with the OSK product team to deliver high fidelity constellation tasking plans
Verify and Validate tasking plans and spacecraft health and status
Troubleshoot and resolve payload on-orbit anomalies and findings
Optimize camera and optical systems to extract critical insights
Develop detailed understanding of onboard flight software hardware and software interfaces
Work with OSK’s algorithm team to implement onboard algorithms to high-bandwidth data-streams
Develop OSK’s data ingestion and processing capabilities for satellite as well as aerial hyperspectral images
Work with GPU cores to implement on-the-fly data corrections using a neural network
Incorporate payload and spacecraft bus command and control schemes
What you’ll have
BS in Aerospace/Mechanical/Astronautical engineering or Computer Science
3+ years of experience in the Aerospace/Space industry
Strong skills in C, C++, Linux Operating System on ARM
Spacecraft operations experience, downloading and uploading spacecraft control parameters
Ability to code in python for scripting, automation and algorithm integration purposes
Experience using software APIs to receive and send telemetry data
Knowledge of embedded communication protocols to control hardware sensors
Strong skills in data processing pipelines and algorithm runtime optimization
You'll stand out as a candidate if you have
MS in Aerospace/Astronautical Engineering or Computer Science
Familiarity with scalable software solutions
Health and Status monitoring of software systems
Firm understanding of optics, optical alignment, and spacecraft control
Experience with remote sensing data
Expertise in python and C++ software development
Orbital Sidekick's compensation packages are determined based on multiple factors including business requirements, experience and location.Orbital Sidekick is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of , creed, , , ancestry, physical , mental , medical condition, marital status, , , , , expression, , , military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.