Satellite Operations Lead

INFINITY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LLC•Grand Forks, ND

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Infinity is looking for a highly motivated Satellite Operations Lead to lead a team of Space System Operators who will provide 24/7/365 satellite operations support to the Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 1 Tracking Layer (T1TRK) Program. This position is located at SDA Operations Center - North (OC-N) facility in Grand Forks, ND. Responsibilities include performing satellite operations support of the T1TRK Program which includes 16 Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Missile Warning/Missile Defense campaign small satellites. Operations support tasks include use of Navy Research Lab (NRL) tools for spacecraft planning, navigation, telemetry, tracking, and control.

Requirements

Associate of Science degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience
Secret Clearance
Desire to train and certify as a Satellite Operations Lead to successfully execute satellite operations support tasks
2 years of prior relevant experience
Experience in planning, organizing, and successfully executing tasks
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Satellite Operations Lead experience, to include telemetry, tracking and command, spacecraft procedures
Experience with Department of Defense space programs
Experience with USAF/USSF Missile Warning/Missile Track satellite programs
Ability to conduct root cause analysis to identify failure causes and develop resolutions
Objective thinker, problem solver with ability to execute challenging tasks through completion
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

Conduct real-time satellite operations that include commanding, telemetry analysis, and anomaly actions as required
Support satellite constellation mission planning activities
Perform satellite telemetry, tracking and commanding activities on satellite constellation
Assist with development of training material and training of satellite operators
Perform launch and early orbit checkout
Assist in developing/updating checklists and procedures for satellite and ground system operations
Operations support includes attending Daily Operations Stand-up meetings, shift changeover meetings, inputs to monthly in-progress reviews
Troubleshooting and solving network and ground system issues
Provide operational inputs to engineer and test teams
Configure satellite ground system and network supporting satellite operations