Satellite Engineer, Flight Dynamics

Your impact
As the FDS Application Engineer, you will work on upgrading the Intelsat software package for our upcoming satellite series, enhancing our testing architecture, and developing Python-based visualization tools for our web-based services.
What you will do

• Support daily operations performing station-keeping maneuver planning and mission related tasks.
• Upgrade and enhance application software for satellite operations, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Continuous improve the current testing architecture to meet the evolving needs of our projects. Expand coverage of unit tests and regression tests.
• Application development to support safe and efficient satellite operations
• Daily operation responsibilities
• Support on-call responsibilities

Your required experience/skills

• Must have a bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Basic programming and scripting language: Python and Perl
• Good knowledge in Excel and Matlab.
• Excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to work well in a team environment (internal & external)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends, evenings and holidays
• This role is subject to ITAR/EAR; candidates must be a US Person (this includes US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Protected Individual such as an asylee or refugee)

Your success in this role will look like:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and process oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment

It would be nice if you had:

• Prior Flight dynamic knowledge and experience
• Experience and understanding in database structure.
• Experience with various software testing paradigms including unit test, regression test, component test, acceptance test and so on

How we support you:

• Hybrid work environment offering up to two days per week work from home (for eligible positions)
• Development opportunities supporting professional growth championed by our dedicated Learning & Development team. 20-25% of our positions are hired internally!
• Ways to get involved: satellite launch parties, company connect events, charitable activities, team social events, recognition programs, and employee resource groups.
• Wide range of benefits and perks to help you stay healthy, happy, and productive. These include paid leave programs, medical, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits, employee wellness offerings, and more!

These benefits are designed to support your overall well-being and help you succeed in your role.
Our D&I Commitment
We're committed to fostering a culture and environment of diversity, inclusion and respect - a place where everyone can show up fully as themselves and do their best work every day. We're a technology leader committed to advancing diverse, inclusive teams - where belonging is rooted in our culture. Intelsat has an established Diversity & Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups. Intelsat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law .
While it is important to note that meeting the minimum qualifications is a fundamental requirement for consideration, if you are enthusiastic about this role and are unsure how well your experience aligns with these requirements, we encourage you to apply. Our recruitment team will assess your application and determine if your skills and qualifications meet the essential criteria for this role or whether there might be another role within our organization that is a better match.
Other Job Info:
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
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