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Zachary Piper Solutions is currently looking for an Payload Operations Engineer to support one of our partners on-site in Lanham, MD . The Payload Operations Engineer will be joining a fast growing satellite communications company that is focused on ramping up in order to launch multiple satellites per month. The individual will assist in supporting the satellite payload subsystems for constellation service and in-orbit testing.
This job opens for applications on 6/16/25. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Responsibilities for the Payload Operations Engineer include:
· Support the creation and enhancement of automated tools for payload operations, including configuration, testing, and commercial service readiness.
· Evaluate telemetry and logs to ensure payload subsystem health (e.g., power, thermal, RF), and maintain situational awareness of satellite and ground systems.
· Manage payload system changes and collaborate with SOC, NOC, and subsystem engineers to resolve service-impacting issues.
· Contribute to procedure development, testing, and validation for mission milestones, ensuring system readiness for in-orbit operations.
· Engage in daily shift handovers, operate SOC software tools, and maintain continuous support for payload operations and service continuity.
Qualifications for the Payload Operations Engineer include:
· Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field.
· 2+ years of experience and/or Masters Degree in related field.
· Experience working with satellite communication payloads.
· Multi-satellite LEO constellation experience.
· Familiarity with version control software, preferably Git.
· Technical understanding of satellite system architecture and subsystem functionality
· Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence)
· Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, Python, Matlab, C#
· Must be eligible to work in the United States and pass a background check.
Compensation for the Payload Operations Engineer include:
· Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 *depending on experience*
· Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays
Keywords: Payload Operations Engineer, satellite communications, satellite payload, LEO constellation, in-orbit testing, telemetry analysis, RF performance, satellite operations, SOC, NOC, automated tools, mission readiness, system configuration, subsystem health, satellite ground systems, procedure development, shift operations, STEM degree, software engineering, Git, Jira, Confluence, Python, Java, Matlab, C#, version control, satellite system architecture, payload troubleshooting, space systems, aerospace engineering, satellite telemetry, payload automation
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This job opens for applications on 6/16/25. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Responsibilities for the Payload Operations Engineer include:
· Support the creation and enhancement of automated tools for payload operations, including configuration, testing, and commercial service readiness.
· Evaluate telemetry and logs to ensure payload subsystem health (e.g., power, thermal, RF), and maintain situational awareness of satellite and ground systems.
· Manage payload system changes and collaborate with SOC, NOC, and subsystem engineers to resolve service-impacting issues.
· Contribute to procedure development, testing, and validation for mission milestones, ensuring system readiness for in-orbit operations.
· Engage in daily shift handovers, operate SOC software tools, and maintain continuous support for payload operations and service continuity.
Qualifications for the Payload Operations Engineer include:
· Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) field.
· 2+ years of experience and/or Masters Degree in related field.
· Experience working with satellite communication payloads.
· Multi-satellite LEO constellation experience.
· Familiarity with version control software, preferably Git.
· Technical understanding of satellite system architecture and subsystem functionality
· Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence)
· Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, Python, Matlab, C#
· Must be eligible to work in the United States and pass a background check.
Compensation for the Payload Operations Engineer include:
· Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 *depending on experience*
· Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays
Keywords: Payload Operations Engineer, satellite communications, satellite payload, LEO constellation, in-orbit testing, telemetry analysis, RF performance, satellite operations, SOC, NOC, automated tools, mission readiness, system configuration, subsystem health, satellite ground systems, procedure development, shift operations, STEM degree, software engineering, Git, Jira, Confluence, Python, Java, Matlab, C#, version control, satellite system architecture, payload troubleshooting, space systems, aerospace engineering, satellite telemetry, payload automation
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