COMSAT Technical Instructor

Apogee Engineering • Colorado Springs, CO

7d • $110,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Apogee is actively seeking a COMSAT Technical Instructor to support USSPACECOM. The Technical Instructor conducts training classes on the Satellite Configuration Control Equipment subsystems for the Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) and Wideband Global Satellite (WGS) satellite constellations. This is a full-time position located in Colorado Springs, CO with up to 60% travel required. This position requires domestic and international travel. Contingent upon CONTRACT AWARD.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen with a valid US Passport (or ability to obtain)
• A minimum of a TS with ability to obtain SCI required at time of application
• HS Diploma with 8 years relevant experience OR, Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of four (4) years of prior relevant experience OR, two (2) years post-Secondary/associate degree plus a minimum of eight (8) years of prior related experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of related SATCOM and instructional experience in a military environment
• Proven experience in SATCOM operations and maintenance
• Excellent technical skills to understand and translate information into presentable instructional material

Nice To Haves

• Instructor Qualified
• Certified in "Train the Trainer" or similar

Responsibilities

• Travels to each site as required to conduct the requested training as directed by the Training Manager.
• Collects course critiques, issues training certificates, and delivers course training results.
• Updates course materials for each new hardware or software version release for control systems and ancillary equipment by the OEM or the Government (typically once a year).
• Integrates any New Equipment Training (NET) packages into the appropriate block of instruction as fielding occurs.
• Updates the course catalog for the Wideband SATCOM Operational Management System (WSOMS) suite of courses.
• Updates and maintains the training catalog with the latest information.
• Travels to the WSOCs, the Regional Satellite Support Centers (RSSC), the Defence Network Operations Centre (DNOC), 53 Space Operations Squadron (53 SOPS), and Remote Monitoring and Control Equipment stations (RMCE) to conduct course catalog training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED