SPACECRAFT CONTROLLER

About Pixxel

Pixxel is a space data company, building a constellation of hyperspectral earth imaging

satellites and the analytical tools to mine insights from that data. Pixxel’s constellation is

designed to provide global coverage every 24 hours and help detect, monitor, and predict global

phenomena across agriculture, mining, environment and energy use cases.

Pixxel is on a mission to build a health monitor for the planet through a constellation of cutting-

edge hyperspectral small satellites. This unique hyperspectral capability will be the key to

unearth underlying, unseen problems that are invisible to satellites in orbit today.

Pixxel has collaborated with prominent organizations such as the Indian Space Research

Organization, NASA JPL, and SpaceX among other leaders in the space industry. The

organization is backed by Lightspeed, Radical Ventures, Relativity's Jordan Noone, Seraphim

Capital, Ryan Johnson, Blume Ventures, Sparta LLC and Accenture among others.

Recently, Pixxel successfully raised $36 Million in its Series B funding round, with participation

from new investors like Google, alongside existing investors, bringing the company's total

venture funding to $71 Million.

To know more about us, visit https://www.pixxel.space.

Role: Spacecraft controller

Employment Type: Full Time

Educational Qualification: Bachelors degree in physics / electronics / software / aerospace

Work Experience: 0-2 yrs with good knowledge of spacecraft subsystems

Role Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self driven individual to take up the responsibility of

spacecraft operations. The primary responsibility of this role is to monitor and control the

spacecraft as per the mission plan and schedules. The hire will need to ensure that there is zero

downtime in operations due to operational lapses/errors, while also ensuring that the

spacecrafts are safe and healthy.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct spacecraft monitoring and control operations on a 24/7 basis during assigned shifts.
• Provide detailed accounts of activities conducted, telemetry observations and assist with
  
  

smooth shift handovers.

• Identify and report anomalies and utilize contingency procedures to troubleshoot issues.
  
  

Prepare thorough reports for documentation.

• Engage in operations planning meetings, and when requested, furnish supplementary
  
  

documentation for telemetry analysis.

Desirable Skills & Certifications

• In-depth system level understanding of spacecraft subsystems and ground systems.
• Skilled at using Python for data analyses as well as for simple automation tasks.
• Exceptional observation skills with a keen attention to detail and strong analytical
  
  

abilities.

• Highly systematic and process-oriented with the ability to stay calm and follow the
  
  

process during a stressful situation.

• Proficiency in working with the Unix (Linux) platform.
• Candidate needs to be a US citizen.
  
  

Candidate Acumen

• Very high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Quick resolution of problems
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Process oriented, strong time management and documentation skills.
• Diligent and honest, able to follow processes and report as needed.
• Effective communication and collaboration with team members and end-users.
  
  

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Unlimited leaves & flexible working hours
• Role-based remote work and work-from-home benefit
• Relocation assistance
• Professional Mental Wellness services
• Creche facility for primary caregivers (limited to India)
• Employee Stock Options for all hires
  
  

Culture

Pixxel is an organisation where we enable our employees to work on world-changing problems

that they are passionate about, and a place where they can be their best selves day in and day

out while ensuring they have fun every day.

Central to our employee-first ethos is a commitment to ensuring that every team member feels

valued and heard. We nurture a healthy and supportive work environment where we prioritise

well-being and growth in all aspects of life

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