Student Satellite Pilot

Job Description

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team. Job Responsibilities Viasat’s Satellite Operations segment is coming to Viasat Tempe. Be part of the new team that will control our revolutionary satellites. You will help create custom processes to control the spacecraft fleet that has achieved industry firsts multiple times, including the “Mythical Beast”, Viasat-3; the 1 Tbps satellite. The Satellite Operations team will work hand-in-hand with Viasat’s first-of-its-kind ground network that integrates with our spacecraft to deliver high-speed Internet to parts of the globe previously unserved. As a Student Satellite Pilot, you will work with a Viasat Lead Satellite Control Engineer. Together, you will both perform daily monitoring and command functions for the Viasat fleet of satellites as well as operate and manage the daily functions of the supporting TT&C ground network. The specific role includes secondary responsibility for the following: • Perform daily monitoring and command functions for the Viasat fleet of satellites • Operate the daily functions of the supporting TT&C ground network • Monitor all Viasat satellites for proper operation; respond to satellite and network alarms; coordinate troubleshooting activities • Execute commands and procedures (nominal and anomalous) on all satellites • Conduct range data collection including scheduling and troubleshooting • Assist engineers in spacecraft anomaly analysis and gather data to create and generate anomaly reports • Monitor the satellite ground station network and coordinate troubleshooting activities. • Perform daily checks on spacecraft performance trends; create reports and aid in initial analysis findings. • Create shift logs and aid in shift briefings • Create telemetry viewer pages, commands, and procedures to assist satellite engineers with current and future spacecraft fleet development • Assist satellite engineers with creating custom automation tools to optimize spacecraft operations • Adds/updates to content on the company Wiki page • Attain Satellite Controller Certification • Attend required and routine training and meetings Requirements • An interest in space; a desire to learn; the drive to create • A technical degree path, including AE, EE, CS, Physics, ME, Math (this is to also include community college equivalent engineering degree plans) • Proficient in Microsoft OS and Office products • This is a year-round, part-time position with a 12-month commitment • Must be able to work 12-24 hours per week on a rotating 6 or 12-hour shift schedule to provide 24x7x365 coverage. This will include holidays and weekends, and occasional night shifts. • US Citizen Preferred • Lab or internship experience related to aerospace or electronic systems • Students with military or commercial experience in Satellite Operations • Second, third or Grad year student • Scripting or Python programming experience To learn more about this site and other office locations, please click here !