Drimva

Astranis

Satellite Operator

San Francisco +1 · Full-time · Posted Apr 25, 2024

Location
San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States
Experience
2+ years of professional work experience; direct satellite operation experience is not required.
Visa sponsorship
U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or refugee/asylee status required.

About the job

Create and execute procedures for operating spacecraft, monitor satellite health, report anomalies, and support 24/7 mission operations.

What you'll do

  • Collaborate with engineers to create, test, and execute satellite operations procedures.
  • Monitor system health, report anomalies, and work with engineers to resolve them safely.
  • Participate in training exercises and help improve operator training.

What they ask for

  • Process-oriented mindset focused on excellence and repeatable execution.
  • Self-starting and able to perform duties without supervision.
  • Able to work regular evening and overnight shifts, including weekends, to support 24/7 operations.
  • U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Pay

$44 — $49 USD (base hourly pay)

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First seen Oct 27, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)