Aerospace Spacecraft Operations Controller

Parsons•Las Cruces, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is seeking an Aerospace Spacecraft Operations Controller to support satellite payload operations at the White Sands Complex in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The role follows approved technical procedures and operational checklists to maintain mission safety and system readiness. The controller performs real-time satellite payload contacts, supports payload operations from planning through end-of-life retirement and disposal, and helps resolve operational conflicts and anomalies. This is an on-site position; remote work is not available. The schedule may include rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime, with occasional 24/7 mission support. The position is part of Parsons’ Federal Solutions team, which provides services and solutions to U.S. government customers in defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental areas. An active Top Secret clearance is required to apply, and the selected candidate must be able to obtain Top Secret SCI clearance before the start date.

Requirements

Active Top Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility; the selected candidate must obtain Top Secret SCI clearance before the start date.
U.S. citizenship, with proof of citizenship, and ability to maintain access to the government worksite.
Bachelor’s or associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
At least 2 years of direct satellite operations experience or equivalent military operations experience in command and control, intelligence, or operations management.
Ability to work on-site at the White Sands Complex in Las Cruces, New Mexico; remote work is unavailable.
Ability to support occasional 24/7 operations and work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime on a rotational basis.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to strictly follow technical procedures, operational checklists, and emergency contingency plans.
Ability to work as an effective, dependable team member in a mission-critical environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate technical information and status clearly under time-sensitive conditions.

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI security clearance.
At least 5 years of dedicated experience in space/satellite operations and/or complex military operations.
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
Experience operating satellite ground systems, telemetry architectures, or satellite tracking networks.

Responsibilities

Perform real-time satellite payload contacts as a console operator, including configuring, testing, and controlling command and control ground equipment during pre-pass, pass, and post-pass activities.
Support system readiness and mission planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation throughout payload on-orbit operations and end-of-life retirement and disposal.
Perform task scheduling, data trending, performance analysis, real-time operations tracking, and LCRD payload anomaly resolution.
Assist in developing, reviewing, and maintaining standard operating procedures, on-console handbooks, support plans, Operations Directives, and test plans.
Resolve real-time operational conflicts to optimize acquisition, tracking, commanding, control, and telemetry data acquisition for multiple operational customers.
Implement anomaly response plans during critical events; participate in tiger teams, propose and evaluate recovery actions, implement approved solutions, and prepare anomaly reports.
Continuously evaluate spacecraft, payload, and ground-system status for compliance with established mission and safety requirements.
Provide occasional 24/7 mission support and work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as scheduled.