Space Operations Specialist I - Las Cruces NM

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Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Travel Percentage
<10%
Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph
U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes
Is Relocation Available
Yes

Job Description
Seeking a Space Operations Systems Engineer for satellite Operations and Maintenance (O&M) positions. The selected candidate will join a skilled O&M team working in a 24/7 operations environment. These positions require the availability to work overtime and non-scheduled call-in support, working a combination of day staff and shift schedules with assignments based on the dynamic needs of the team.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.


What You’ll Do:
Conduct mission specific real time spacecraft/satellite flight operations during readiness, execution, and evaluation phases.
Develop detailed plans and procedures to provide maximum mission support in areas such as orbit dynamics, satellite performance analysis, command and control of on-orbit satellites.
Provide technical direction for on orbit mission support, plans for critical vehicle malfunctions and recommends alternate operating techniques and process improvements.
Provide satellite failure analysis and performance analysis using telemetry data.
Analyze and monitor software performance.
Require successful completion of a company-sponsored certification program (6–12 weeks) following initial onboarding as a condition of continued employment.
24/7 operational position requiring the selected candidate to work rotating shifts. Note – depending on the current staffing posture and program needs, the candidate may either be placed in shift rotation or a day staff position.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.


Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
BS/BA in related field.
Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
A current, active TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance is required.
Polygraph has to have been administered within the last 7 years.
Experience in problem solving in time-critical situations.
Experience implementing technical instructions or procedures documents.
Good communication skills.
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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Providing/receiving training to/from a wide range of learning/teaching styles.
Experience with satellite operations, engineering, or sustainment.
Experience with Windows and UNIX platforms.
Experience with Perl, Python, VBA, and/or other scripting languages.


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $53122 - $90306