Satellite Ground Terminal Operator

Peraton•Aurora, CO

5d•$80,000 - $128,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to make an impact? Peraton has an exciting opportunity for a cleared Satellite Ground Terminal Operator to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team, developing a next generation satellite terminal on a mission critical Space and Intelligence Program. Responsibilities of the position: The Satellite Ground Terminal Operator will be responsible but not limited to: Supports 24x7 operations and management for a system of satellite Command & Control (C2) antennas. Coordinates with satellite owner/operators to provide real-time operational status reporting and, resolve issues, and support anomaly resolution activities. Establishes and maintains an up-to-date and complete picture of activities to include satellite command and control operations, schedules, system status, and system availability. Detects, records, and supports the isolation of system failures. Ensures proper network capability via secure data transmission services. Coordinates factory support, recurring maintenance, and compliance inspections. Expert level with a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts. Working under only general direction, provides technical monitoring to a wide range of difficult problems. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. The position will support third shift. This role will be working a non-rotating 8-hour shift schedule supporting a dynamic 24/7 operational environment. Occasional work may be required outside those times.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience or an Associates degree with 4 years of experience. In lieu of degree, a High School diploma and 6 or more years of experience is required.
Position requires a TS/SCI with poly. Ability to sit for the poly and pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at customers request.
One (1) or more years of crew experience in an operational environment (Space, DoD, Intel, Operations Center Crew experience is highly desired)
Knowledge of Space Domain Operations
Willingness to work non-standard work hours based on mission requirements

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI with Poly
Experience as a Satellite Controller or Satellite Communications Technician
Understanding Radio Frequency fundamentals
Satellite C2 operations experience with operating satellite ground terminals /antennas
CompTIA Security+ certification
Experience using Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation
Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

Supports 24x7 operations and management for a system of satellite Command & Control (C2) antennas
Coordinates with satellite owner/operators to provide real-time operational status reporting and, resolve issues, and support anomaly resolution activities
Establishes and maintains an up-to-date and complete picture of activities to include satellite command and control operations, schedules, system status, and system availability
Detects, records, and supports the isolation of system failures
Ensures proper network capability via secure data transmission services
Coordinates factory support, recurring maintenance, and compliance inspections
Provides technical monitoring to a wide range of difficult problems
Independently determines and develops approach to solutions