Junior Satellite Operations

Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
1 – 4 years’ experience in a satellite operations capacity (may be waived with other military operations experience such as command and control, intelligence, and operations management)
Requires problem-solving skills and ability to follow procedures, checklists and contingency plans
Ability to be an effective team member
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Must be able to work various rotating shifts including holidays and weekends.

Function as a Satellite Operations Specialist and perform real-time satellite contacts, configuring command and control ground equipment during pre-pass, pass and post-pass periods
Support system readiness, mission planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation for satellite launch and early orbit operations, on-orbit operations, and end-of-life retirement and disposal
Perform scheduling, data trending and analysis, real-time operations, and spacecraft anomaly resolution
Assist in the development and maintenance of mission-specific documentation including procedures, on-console handbooks, support plans, Operations Directives (OD), and test plans
Conduct conflict resolution to support the acquisition, tracking, commanding, control, and telemetry data acquisition for space vehicles
Implement anomaly response plans including participation in tiger-team discussions, recovery actions proposal and evaluation, implementation of approved solutions and anomaly report generation
Conduct real-time evaluation of spacecraft, payload, and ground systems status in accordance with established mission requirements
Position will require shift work or support during off-shift hours (Panama schedule).

5+ years experience with space/satellite operations and/or military operations is highly desired
Bachelor’s Degree is desired
Experience operating multiple satellite families in different orbits (LEO, HEO, GEO) is desired.