Satellite Operator I - SOMSS

INFINITY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LLC•Oxnard, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Infinity’s niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap between space and ground. This is no small task, and we owe our success to our team who help us fulfill our mission; to match people with their legacies for betterment of the world. There is always a place at Infinity for a motivated, capable individual seeking a career to better the world. We prioritize supporting our team through exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and structured career development. At Infinity, WE ARE MORE – now, come be more with us! This position performs satellite Command and Control (C2) of the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) systems for the 10th Space Operations Squadron (10 SOPS). The Satellite Operator is responsible for real-time interactive spacecraft commanding and data capture activities for assigned satellite contacts, configuring ground equipment before satellite contacts, and responding to ground system alarms. The Satellite Operator will report directly to the Operations Lead through the assigned Shift Lead while on shift duties in the Satellite Operations Center (SOC). The Satellite Operator also documents operational events during the shift and informs the Satellite Operations Center Watch Captain (SWC) of any alarms. The SOC is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays, and the Satellite Operator will support rotating 8-hour shifts.

Requirements

Experience with military Satellite Operations
Experienced in Command and Control of a Satellite Constellation
Must be able to relocate to 10 SOPS Pt. Mugu CA to attend/complete Legacy systems and Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) training; complete Satellite Operator Master Task Lists (MTL)
Attend and pass the Satellite Operator Qualification Board; with assignment to 10 SOPS Point Mugu CA
Secret Clearance
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

Perform Telemetry, Tracking, and Commanding (TT&C) functions for assigned satellites
Perform activities that directly interact with the spacecraft and the ground network during real-time support
Perform Mission Planning and Scheduling activities to ensure satellite contacts are met
Monitor tactical spacecraft performance and detect anomalies
Monitor payload performance including science instruments and any instrument support subsystems during real-time operations
Ensure ground systems network assets are available, functioning and configured to support mission requirements
Record mission anomalies and prepare reports to inform 10 SOPS management of current readiness of the ground system and all on-orbit system