What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Support Engineer position at ClearanceJobs?
ClearanceJobs is currently partnering with a rapidly growing aerospace company to assist in hiring an Operations Support Engineer on a full-time, permanent basis. This position must be held onsite in Huntsville, AL and requires an active Secret security clearance (minimum), with a TS/SCI security clearance preferred. Relocation assistance is available for non-local candidates.
Title: Operations Support Engineer
Location: Huntsville, AL
Clearance: Secret (minimum)
Summary:
The selected engineer will support operational activities at our customer Operations Center (OC). Staff will be assigned to provide 24/7 operational support to SDA’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) Transport Layer. The PWSA Transport Layer will provide multi-band global communications access and persistent encrypted connectivity for warfighter missions.
Staff will be required to work shifts and weekends and be on-site at the government customer facilities.
Staff will be working in a highly dynamic environment with multiple government customers and partner organizations to provide critical warfighter capabilities.
REQUIRED: Up to 6 months of Training at our headquarters in Greenwood Village, CO
REQUIRED: After completion of training, you must be willing to relocate and work in our facility in Huntsville, AL full-time
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform on-console tasks for real-time operations and anomaly investigations for multiple missions
- Develop and execute Procedures for mission operations and Spacecraft mission planning
- Respond to anomalies, software issues/failures for both ground and space assets
- Trend and monitor telemetry
- Monitor health and safety of space and ground segments
- Support mission integration into the operations center
- Support Mission Planning activities for the PWSA constellation
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to quickly learn new software and technical subjects
- Familiarity with Python
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- Ability to work well in both a team environment and executing individual tasks
- Previous experience in satellite operations or satellite mission planning
- Ability to regularly work off hours, weekends and holidays; shift work required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BS degree in engineering, computer science, or relevant technical field
- General knowledge of spacecraft subsystems, orbital dynamics, and ground systems
- Experience with the following:
- Telemetry analysis and trending
- Space situational awareness
- Flight and ground software
- Network administration
- Data management
- General familiarity with current cybersecurity best practices
About the Company:
This aerospace company was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, the company is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. The company’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage the company’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. This company is looking to expand their team across the board.
Benefits:
In addition to competitive compensation and exciting projects, this company is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with unlimited PTO and a 401K.