Satellite Ground Terminal Operator

Peraton • Aurora, CO

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About The Position

Peraton is seeking a cleared Satellite Ground Terminal Operator to join a multidisciplinary team developing a next-generation satellite terminal for a mission-critical Space and Intelligence Program. The role supports 24/7 operations and management of satellite Command and Control (C2) antennas, coordinating with satellite owner/operators and maintaining situational awareness of operational activities, schedules, system status, and availability. The operator detects and records system failures, supports their isolation, ensures secure data transmission capability, and coordinates factory support, recurring maintenance, and compliance inspections. The position calls for expert technical understanding and the ability to independently develop solutions to difficult problems under general direction. The role supports a non-rotating, eight-hour third-shift schedule in a 24/7 operational environment; occasional work outside scheduled hours may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience, or an associate degree and at least 4 years of experience; alternatively, a high school diploma and at least 6 years of experience.
• TS/SCI with polygraph clearance requirement.
• Ability to sit for and pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at the customer's request.
• At least 1 year of crew experience in an operational environment.
• Knowledge of Space Domain Operations.
• Willingness to work non-standard hours based on mission requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Experience as a Satellite Controller or Satellite Communications Technician.
• Understanding of radio frequency fundamentals.
• Satellite C2 operations experience operating satellite ground terminals or antennas.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Experience using Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Space, DoD, intelligence, or Operations Center crew experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Support 24/7 operations and management for a system of satellite Command and Control (C2) antennas.
• Coordinate with satellite owner/operators to provide real-time operational status reporting, resolve issues, and support anomaly resolution activities.
• Establish and maintain a complete, up-to-date picture of satellite command and control operations, schedules, system status, and system availability.
• Detect and record system failures and support their isolation.
• Ensure proper network capability through secure data transmission services.
• Coordinate factory support, recurring maintenance, and compliance inspections.
• Provide technical monitoring for a wide range of difficult problems and independently determine and develop approaches to solutions.

Benefits

• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level