Space Operations Specialist I - Las Cruces NM
About The Position
The Space Operations Specialist I will support satellite Operations and Maintenance (O&M) as part of a skilled team in a 24/7 operations environment. The role may involve rotating shifts or day staff assignments, depending on staffing and program needs, and requires availability for overtime and non-scheduled call-in support. Continued employment is conditional on successfully completing a company-sponsored certification program lasting 6–12 weeks after initial onboarding. The position conducts real-time spacecraft and satellite flight operations, develops mission-support plans and procedures, provides technical direction for on-orbit support, and analyzes satellite performance and failures using telemetry data. Work is performed onsite five days each normally scheduled week in an office, laboratory, cleanroom, or production-floor environment. Travel and local commuting between company campuses or other locations may be required; stated travel is less than 10%. Relocation is available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or related technical experience in lieu of education. A master’s degree or Ph.D. may substitute for two years of experience per higher-level degree.
- Degree must be from a university, college, or school accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or U.S. Department of Education.
- Current, active TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance; the polygraph must have been administered within the last seven years.
- Experience solving problems in time-critical situations.
- Experience implementing technical instructions or procedure documents.
- Good communication skills.
- Must successfully complete a company-sponsored 6–12-week certification program after initial onboarding as a condition of continued employment.
- Availability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and non-scheduled call-in support as required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing or receiving training across a wide range of learning and teaching styles.
- Experience with satellite operations, engineering, or sustainment.
- Experience with Windows and UNIX platforms.
- Experience with Perl, Python, VBA, or other scripting languages.
Responsibilities
- Conduct mission-specific real-time spacecraft and satellite flight operations during readiness, execution, and evaluation phases.
- Develop detailed plans and procedures to support missions, including orbit dynamics, satellite performance analysis, and command and control of on-orbit satellites.
- Provide technical direction for on-orbit mission support, plan for critical vehicle malfunctions, and recommend alternate operating techniques and process improvements.
- Analyze satellite failures and performance using telemetry data.
- Analyze and monitor software performance.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the department, Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the company.
- Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
