Senior Satellite Operations Engineer

<p>We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our Helsinki team in a crucial role where you will oversee the implementation of satellite operations requirements across the entire Siltasat project lifecycle. In this pivotal position, you will serve as the primary point of contact for our customers, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded. You will also coordinate with all internal departments to ensure seamless integration and successful project execution. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position is based in Helsinki, Finland.<br/></p><p>It's an exciting chance to join a dynamic start-up, with the opportunity to make a real impact, to reach our goal of pushing the boundaries of space data transfer. </p><p> <strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul> <li>Assist in the commissioning and routine operations of current and upcoming satellites.</li> <li>Provide support for platform and payload subsystems, satellite simulator, on-board software management, and ground segment operations interfaces.</li> <li>Participate in the definition and acceptance of the satellite simulator, providing also support for the development and/or procurement follow-up, and maintenance of the satellite simulator as needed</li> <li>Develop and maintain operational documentation and flight procedures.</li> <li>Conduct trending and performance analysis of platform and payload including support to yearly and specific operations reviews (e.g. eclipses, manoeuvres, decontamination, etc.)</li> <li>Investigate and resolve satellite anomalies.</li> <li>Participate in the satellite on-call support rotation.</li> <li>Prepare systems and operations for new satellites.</li> <li>Contribute to and review the definition of system and satellite operational concepts.</li> <li>Review space-to-ground interface specifications and flight operations manuals.</li> <li>Contribute to defining and executing Operational System Validation activities, including SVTs, rehearsals, and necessary training for operations personnel before system commissioning.</li> <li>Assist in defining tools and processes for satellite operations.</li> </ul><ul> </ul><p><strong>Skills and Requirements</strong></p><ul> <li>Educational Background: University degree in a relevant discipline.</li> <li>Spacecraft Operations: Experience in spacecraft operations engineering for GEO satellites.</li> <li>Mission Control Systems: Proficiency with mission control systems and operations preparation tools.</li> <li>Satellite Simulators: Experience with Dynamic Satellite Simulators.</li> <li>Performance Monitoring: Demonstrated experience in satellite performance monitoring and reporting, including anomaly analysis and resolution, as well as procedure change control and configuration management processes.</li> <li>Ground Segment Facilities: Experience in the operation or development of satellite ground segment facilities.</li> <li>System Specifications: Expertise in specifying system and operational concepts and facility requirements.</li> <li>Knowledge of On-Board Control Procedures (OBCPs) and the Packet Utilization Standard (PUS).</li> <li>Language Skills: Fluency in English is mandatory.</li> <li>You are a highly proactive team player with excellent technical communication and presentation skills.</li> <li>You are willing and able to travel internationally up to 25% of the time.</li> </ul><p><strong>What does ReOrbit do?</strong></p><p>ReOrbit builds the foundation for the next generation of space applications by transforming satellites into truly intelligent, interconnected platforms, defined by software. Our satellite design philosophy revolves around the idea that satellites must network, communicate with each other and thus improve mission efficiency. How can this be achieved? Thanks to a flexible software-first architecture, where all these aspects are dealt with upfront in the mission concept, as integrated functionalities.</p><p>ReOrbit’s top-notch team of software engineers and system architects develop in-house software, procure hardware from the best-in-class suppliers, and seamlessly integrate the components to create flexible and secure satellites. Today, we are a rapidly growing company building a very strong multidisciplinary team to support our activities. We are headquartered in Helsinki, Finland with a subsidiary in Bariloche, Argentina.</p><p><strong>Working at ReOrbit</strong></p><p>At ReOrbit, we are focused on building a strong team as we believe nothing can be accomplished without innovative, humble and curious minds working together on a common goal. We’re all about fostering an inclusive, dynamic environment where equality and diversity are our strength. </p><p>We offer</p><ul> <li>Challenging but rewarding environment – you will thrive if you are always reflecting on how to make things better. Your ideas will be heard.</li>