Satellite Mission Operations Engineer

As a Mission Operations Engineer at Digantara, you will play a crucial role in planning and executing the space-based SSA infrastructure. Your expertise will ensure the smooth and well-planned operation of Digantara's space-based assets. **Responsibilities:** - Prepare detailed mission plans and flight procedures for nominal and contingency operations for Digantara's space missions. - Planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting of real-time operations from LEOP to decommissioning spacecraft. - Develop and implement methods and software scripts for operational automation to reduce day-to-day operator responsibilities. - Design and execute strategies for testing, simulation, and validation of mission/fault/autonomy design. - Support ground segment design and test, including command and control, mission data processing, and the associated infrastructure to support all activities. - Conduct critical ground segment testing, including radio-frequency compatibility testing, remote ground facility interface testing, and acceptance testing of critical ground assets/locations. - Participate in formal Mission Rehearsal events to train the mission team and to validate the mission design. - Contribution to operational documentation (Flight Operational Handbook, Mission Operations Plan, Commissioning and Decommissioning Plans, etc.) **Required Qualifications:** - Bachelor's or Master's degree in science and engineering-related programs. - 3 years of experience in space mission operations, satellite systems engineering or AIT. - Deep understanding of satellite subsystems. - Knowledge of orbital mechanics. - Proficient in Python or any other scripting language. **Preferred Qualifications:** - 5 years of experience in spacecraft mission operations. - Experience in contributing throughout the lifecycle of a satellite mission. - Knowledge of ground station operations, RF communication systems, and protocols. - Understanding of network and telecommunications engineering. - Experience in software development. - Experience with Data Analysis. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in a competitive environment with a galvanising workspace and a blazing team. You will be part of a well-funded startup with a flat hierarchy that allows you to take charge of your responsibilities and create your own moonshot. Additionally, you will get the chance to work on satellites and enjoy frequent outings. If you join Digantara as a Mission Operations Engineer, you will be based in Hebbal, Bengaluru.,