Command and Control Ground Analyst
About The Position
SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Command and Control Ground Analyst to provide critical technical expertise to Government ground mission managers. In this pivotal role, you will support all phases of planning, development, and execution for national security satellite operation and the advanced constellation of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) satellites dedicated to the space-based surveillance and reconnaissance mission. You will design, develop, and maintain our state-of-the-art ground segment infrastructure. This critical role bridges the gap between spacecraft flight systems and ground control, ensuring seamless command, control, and data dissemination for next-generation satellite missions. As our ideal candidate you will bring a robust background in ground station architecture combined with practical, hands-on experience in flight operations and satellite vehicle operations. You will champion the integration of autonomous operations, optimize data dissemination architectures, and apply human factors engineering principles to create intuitive, resilient, and highly efficient operator interfaces. You will assist in the integration of autonomous operations, and overseeing multiple ground development activities for optical systems and satellite communications alongside the government customer working with them in our El Segundo, CA office.
Requirements
- Robust background in ground station architecture
- Practical, hands-on experience in flight operations
- Satellite vehicle operations experience
Nice To Haves
- Champion the integration of autonomous operations
- Optimize data dissemination architectures
- Apply human factors engineering principles to create intuitive, resilient, and highly efficient operator interfaces
- Assist in the integration of autonomous operations
- Oversee multiple ground development activities for optical systems and satellite communications
Responsibilities
- Assist govt mission manager with the engineering, integration, and validation of satellite ground segment command and control (C2) systems.
- Support the government mission manager with the contractor development of real-time satellite vehicle operations, including launch and early orbit phases (LEOP), routine operations, and anomaly resolution.
- Assist mission manager with liaison between the spacecraft development team and the ground operations crew.
- Oversee the design and implementation of automation frameworks for ground system operations to reduce operator workload and maximize system reliability.
- Provide recommendation of critical design reviews and contractor developed documentation in support of ground infrastructure.
- Assist mission manager in architecting lights-out operational capabilities for multi-satellite constellations.
- Apply HFE principles for the mission manager of the contractor design of ground control center layouts, software user interfaces (UIs), and operator workflows.
- Assist the mission manager with the implementation of end-to-end data pipelines for spacecraft payload and telemetry data. This may include providing feedback and technical support for Government Furnished Equipment and systems and contractor developed ground architecture.
- Develop and reviews technical assessments and presentations for senior leadership reviews
- Generate mission status reports and presentations for Weekly Staff Meeting, Executive Program Reviews, and mission status briefings for space situational awareness programs.
- Reviews and provides technical evaluations for key mission contractual documentation for sustainment contracts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
