Satellite Operator (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in San Jose, California, five days per week. The role participates in a 24/7 on-call rotation, approximately one week per month, and may require 24x7 shift work.

Salary: $36–$44 per hour, plus equity and benefits.

Company

hirify.global designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations that deliver mission-critical Earth intelligence and remote-sensing data.

What you will do

• Execute satellite operation procedures and monitor the health and safety of the on-orbit satellite fleet.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to execute operation plans and maintain continuity of satellite services.
• Analyze telemetry data, health reports, and system alerts to assess performance and implement preventive measures.
• Troubleshoot anomalies and system malfunctions, applying corrective actions to restore satellite functionality.
• Execute orbit corrections, station-keeping, calibrations, and other satellite maneuvers.
• Support commissioning of new satellites and their transition from launch to operational service.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication, teamwork, independent decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make critical decisions under pressure and take initiative.
• Ability to work onsite in San Jose, California, five days per week.
• U.S. export-control eligibility is required: applicants must meet the applicable U.S. person, authorization, or export-license criteria.
• Participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation and possible 24x7 shift work is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with spacecraft, ground-station, or complex communications-system operations.
• Understanding of satellite power, propulsion, communications, and payload subsystems.
• Familiarity with satellite-operations standards and best practices.
• Experience with Python, Julia, or another high-level scripting language.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with equity compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Three weeks of paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time, and paid parental leave.
• Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation support.