Digantara is redefining space safety and sustainability. As a leader in Space Surveillance and Intelligence, we deliver real-time, actionable insights to ensure secure and sustainable use of Earth's orbits. Our cutting-edge platform integrates advanced space-based detection, tracking, and monitoring to provide unparalleled domain awareness across all orbital regimes. At the cutting edge of this technology, Digantara is building hardware and mission-critical software. But behind every successful team is an invisible engine that keeps projects moving with clarity, speed, and precision.Digantara is seeking a highly disciplined and technically proficient Operator to support real-time operations of our ground-based telescope infrastructure for Resident Space Object (RSO) detection. The selected candidate will be responsible for executing observation schedules, monitoring system health, validating data integrity, and coordinating with mission control and subsystem leads to ensure seamless Space Situational Awareness (SSA) operations.This role is mission-critical and demands precision, situational awareness, and a strong understanding of operational workflows, IT infrastructure, remote operation systems & hardware operations.Why Us?Be part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your ideas and skills make a real difference to the entire space realm.Push the boundaries with hands-on experience, greater responsibilities, and rapid career advancement.Competitive incentives, galvanizing workspace, blazing team-pretty much everything you have heard about a startup.Ideal Candidate:Experienced in handling time-sensitive operational systems. Good at validating telemetry and data under real-time conditions. Familiar with Space-domain associated operations, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.Responsibilities:Operate and monitor ground-based sensors and tracking systemsExecute observation schedules and dynamically adjust based on orbital events or tasking updatesPerform system health checks, diagnostics, and fault isolation proceduresDebug and identify root causes of issues on remote systems across Windows and Linux environmentsUtilize command-line interfaces for system operations, log retrieval, and configuration tasksValidate incoming telemetry and sensor data for completeness, accuracy, and timestamp integrityDocument operational logs, anomalies, and assist in establishing SoPs for observatory workflowsParticipate as a QA gatekeeper for in-house software releases, ensuring stability and operational readinessQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical, Electronics, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field (or) Diploma in similar fields as above with relevant work experience1+ years of experience in time-sensitive operational systems like satellite ground operations, radar systems, or astronomical observatoriesExperience with ground station control software, telemetry systems, and RF signal chainsFamiliarity with Python for scripting, automation, and data validation tasksPreferred Qualities:Exposure to CCSDS standards and telemetry packet structuresUnderstanding of time synchronization protocols (e.g., NTP, GPS time)Familiarity with basics of orbital mechanics, TLEs, and SSA data formats (e.g., CDM, RSO catalogs)High attention to detail and operational disciplineStrong situational awareness and ability to respond to dynamic mission conditionsProactive mindset with a bias toward documentation and process improvementFamiliarity with cybersecurity protocols and data handling best practicesGeneral Requirements:Ability to work in a mission-focused, operational environment.Ability to think critically and make independent decisions.Interpersonal skills to enable working in a diverse and dynamic team.Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.Writing and delivering technical documents and briefings.Verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational skills.Travel occasionally as necessary.Job Location: Hebbal, Bengaluru
