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# Satellite Engineer at ORBCOMM

Compensation

$80,000 – $100,000/yr

**Location**
: Sterling, Virginia

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: mid

**Posted**
: Sep 16, 2026

## Description

ORBCOMM is hiring a Satellite Engineer to support the health, performance, and continuous improvement of its owner-operated LEO satellite network and next-generation IoT services. The role involves satellite and ground operations, data analysis, scripting, troubleshooting, network monitoring, earth station calibrations, and technical documentation. It is a full-time, on-site position in Sterling, Virginia, with a rotating second-level on-call schedule and an anticipated starting salary of $80,000 to $100,000 USD.

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