Satellite Controller

ORBCOMM, posted 57 days ago in Engineering.

Description

ORBCOMM is a wireless telecommunications company providing narrow band two-way digital messaging, data communications, and geo-positioning services on a global basis. Presently, we are recruiting for an experienced Satellite Controller to work in the Network Control Center. The Satellite Controller will perform real-time monitoring and controlling of the ORBCOMM satellites. This includes: 1) monitoring satellite subsystems via telemetry to ensure they are performing within specified guidelines per approved pass plans and procedures; 2) documentation and escalation of satellite trouble tickets; and 3) notifying appropriate satellite subsystem engineer of any anomaly and execute proper solutions as directed.

In addition, the Satellite Controller will participate in all technical functions of the satellite network control group including systems engineering, health monitoring, performance analysis, and anomaly resolution. He/ she will be responsible for maintaining the operational availability and performance of a subset of the ORBCOMM satellite constellation. Typical duties include:

• Verifying compliance to operational constraints
• Analyzing short- and long-term data trends
• Supporting launch activities
• Performing anomaly resolution

Requirements

General Requirements:

U.S. citizenship (or legal permanent residence)

Experience with satellite systems,

Matlab, Simulink, UNIX, STK, C++, PERL is desirable. Position is located in Dulles, Virginia and requires working 12 hour shifts (day or night) as well as some weekends and holidays.

Additional Information

ORBCOMM LLC. offers the following benefits to its employees:

Company paid life insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage

Paid time off

and more

ORBCOMM LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About ORBCOMM

 ORBCOMM is a wireless telecommunications company providing narrow band two-way digital messaging, data communications, and geo-positioning services on a global basis. The company owns and operates a network consisting of 30 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellitesand terrestrial gateways deployed around the world. Small, low-power, and commercially proven subscriber communicators can connect to private and public networks, including the Internet, via these satellites and gateways. Through this network, ORBCOMM delivers information to and from virtually anyplace in the world on a nearly real time basis. ORBCOMM serves customers through Value Added Resellers (VARs) that provide expertise in specific industries. These ORBCOMM resellers provide whole product solutions and customer support to end-users. Customers from all around the world currently rely on ORBCOMM for a wide range of mobile and fixed site data applications including:

• Monitoring and controlling assets at remote sites for; oil and gas extraction, pipeline operations, storage, custody transfer, and electric power generation and distribution
• Tracking and managing construction equipment, locomotives, rail cars, trucks,trailers, shipping containers, marine vessels, aircraft and locating and recovering stolen vehicles and cargo
• Messaging for truck fleets, owner operators and remote workers
• Weather data for general aviation and marine vessels 

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