
Space Operations Spec II
- Las Cruces, NM
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct mission specific real time spacecraft/satellite flight operations during readiness, execution, and evaluation phases.
- Develop detailed plans and procedures to provide maximum mission support in areas such as orbit dynamics, satellite performance analysis, command and control of on-orbit satellites.
- Provide technical direction for on orbit mission support, plans for critical vehicle malfunctions and recommends alternate operating techniques and process improvements.
- Provide satellite failure analysis and performance analysis using telemetry data.
- Analyze and monitor software performance.
- Require successful completion of a company-sponsored certification program (6-12 weeks) following initial onboarding as a condition of continued employment.
- 24/7 operational position requiring the selected candidate to work rotating shifts. Note - depending on the current staffing posture and program needs, the candidate may either be placed in shift rotation or a day staff position.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
- Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 2 years relevant experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- A current, active TS/SCI with a CI Polygraph security clearance is required.
- Per customer requirements, polygraph age cannot exceed 10 years from date of hire.
- Knowledge of ground and vehicle systems for spacecraft operations.
- STEM degree, education, or experience.
- Experience with satellite operations, engineering, or sustainment.
- Experience with Windows and UNIX platforms.
- Experience with Perl, Python, VBA, and/or other scripting languages.