Satellite System Payload Operator

IRES - SSFB 3.8 3.8

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Colorado Springs, CO Position Title:

Satellite System Payload Operator Location:

Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO Relocation Assistance:

None available at this time

Remote/Telework:

NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type:

DoD Secret Shift:

Day shift (Mon-Fri)

Travel Required:

Up to 10% of the time #cjpost

Description of Duties:

The Satellite System Payload Operator supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

The candidate will:

Operate system software and perform telemetry, tracking, and control (TT&C) functionality of mission sensors. Execute promoted external tasking schedules and monitor all statuses as required. Report system status to the Team Lead and provide technical recommendations for system anomalies to appropriate teams. Work across internal and external teams to ensure all appropriate information is available for implementation of payload/ satellite operations taskings. Support system installation upgrades and support testing events to identify appropriate dependencies, risks and impacts to the operational system. Monitor payload performance, payload operations, and operational procedures for the team. Support occasional shift work, major testing events and occasional weekends and holidays. Perform system checkouts after system upgrades and system maintenance windows. Ensure all mission resources are available to support operations, training, and maintenance activities. Execute daily checklist and all scheduling activities. Assist IRES team with documentation support for contract deliverables and system upgrades.

The successful candidate will:

Be able to support mission testing of unique tool designs. Excel with technical communication both written and verbal. Have basic Linux experience or ability to learn basic Linux commands. Have Windows desktop experience. Be able to successfully learn Satellite Operations. Be able to successfully function on an Operations Floor. Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 1 year of general experience; Associate's degree and 0 years of general experience. Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance. Must have two years of experience of directly related experience.

Desired Requirements:

Experience with government satellite and/or ground system. Experience creating or operating a multi-mission satellite operations center Experience in satellite system payload and command and control operations. Experience with Linux Command Line Interface This position is expected to pay $57,000 - $82,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position. This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed. Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.