What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineering Manager position at Peraton?
About Peraton
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Program Overview
Provide critical communications and tracking for multiple spacecraft from three complexes located globally, and operates year round 24 hours/7days to provide continuous contact with the spacecraft. The program fulfills NASA goals by supporting NASA deep space mission set, including NASA-funded missions and collaborative international missions.
About The Role
Peaton is seeking a Network Enginerring Manager to be part of a cutting edge, mission focused team supporting Deep Space exploration. You will be supporting NASA/JPL's Deep Space Network (DSN) and work with a team of US and international end users, engineers, operators, and system administrators to develop and implement mission interface and solutions and oversee mission critical support.
Reporting to the Deep Space Network (DSN) Maintenance and Operations (M&O)) Program Manager, the Network Engineering Manager is responsible for the contributions of a specific group of employees to the overall success of DSN. Specific responsibilities are to: plan, prioritize, organize, staff, direct, support, control and report on assigned tasks and projects; set individual work standards and objectives, evaluate performance and communicate results; administer salary EEO and employee recognition programs; initiate required employee training; meet/communicate all environmental, health & safety requirements and training; facilitate two-way communications; and develop personnel for advancement to positions of greater responsibility.
Responsiblities:
Required Qualifications:
Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.
EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Program Overview
Provide critical communications and tracking for multiple spacecraft from three complexes located globally, and operates year round 24 hours/7days to provide continuous contact with the spacecraft. The program fulfills NASA goals by supporting NASA deep space mission set, including NASA-funded missions and collaborative international missions.
About The Role
Peaton is seeking a Network Enginerring Manager to be part of a cutting edge, mission focused team supporting Deep Space exploration. You will be supporting NASA/JPL's Deep Space Network (DSN) and work with a team of US and international end users, engineers, operators, and system administrators to develop and implement mission interface and solutions and oversee mission critical support.
Reporting to the Deep Space Network (DSN) Maintenance and Operations (M&O)) Program Manager, the Network Engineering Manager is responsible for the contributions of a specific group of employees to the overall success of DSN. Specific responsibilities are to: plan, prioritize, organize, staff, direct, support, control and report on assigned tasks and projects; set individual work standards and objectives, evaluate performance and communicate results; administer salary EEO and employee recognition programs; initiate required employee training; meet/communicate all environmental, health & safety requirements and training; facilitate two-way communications; and develop personnel for advancement to positions of greater responsibility.
Responsiblities:
- Network Engineering activities generally encompass monitoring network and subsystem performance, providing technical assistance in the resolution of failures, manage and review testing and acceptance of S/W and H/W, managing system sparing, support and oversight of schedules for DSN compatibility testing and verification with spacecraft, providing test report and performance briefings, participating in design/development reviews, performing limited design and development of antenna support systems and tools.
- Gives technical direction, usually in an engineering specialty, where success is highly dependent upon the engineering group capability and performance.
- Directly oversees engineering activity, necessitating application of supervisory skills over technical and administrative personnel.
- Provides direction to senior engineering personnel as assigned.
- Determines and directs the activity of the groups and is responsible for the documentation and the technical progress reports of system deliverables.
- Establishes systems planning breakdowns, schedules and budgets.
- Assists in proposals, bids, contract evaluations and study programs within area of specialty, and maintains customer liaison when required.
- Determines workload and manpower requirements, coordinating transfers from other sections and/or requisitions for new personnel when necessary.
- Coordinates with DSN stations, customer engineering groups, Business Management and other departments as required.
Required Qualifications:
- 10 years of experience, may have supervisory or lead experience.
- 7 years of experience in applicable engineering function
- The ability to undergo a trusted background check and pass a National Criminal Information Check (NCIC). In order to obtain a clearance, you need to be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.
- Must possess and retain a valid California Driver's License (Real ID).
- Master's degree is desirable.
- Strong and effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to interface effectively with both internal and external customers.
- Thorough knowledge of techniques and methods within area of specialty.
Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.
EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
Salary : $104,000 - $166,000