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Amentum Satellite System Payload Operator IRES - SSFB in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Position Title: Satellite System Payload Operator
Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position
Clearance Type: DoD Secret
Shift: Day shift (Mon-Fri)
Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time
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Description of Duties:
The Satellite System Payload Operator supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:
• Operate system software and perform telemetry, tracking, and control (TT&C) functionality of mission sensors.
• Execute promoted external tasking schedules and monitor all system statuses as required.
• Report all system status to the Team Lead and provide technical recommendations for system anomalies to appropriate teams.
• Work across internal and external teams to ensure all appropriate information is available for implementation of payload/satellite operations taskings.
• Support system installation upgrades and support testing events to identify appropriate dependencies, risks and impacts to the operational system.
• Monitor payload performance, payload operations and operational procedures for team.
• Support occasional shift work, major testing events and occasional weekends and holidays.
• Perform system checkouts after system upgrades and system maintenance windows.
• Ensure all mission resources are available to support operations, training and maintenance activities.
• Write and update all standard operation procedures (SOPs) as needed for operational configuration changes and system upgrades.
• Execute daily checklist and all schedule activities.
• Assist IRES team with documentation support for contract deliverables and system upgrades.
• Support planning functions in support of space operation meetings.
The successful candidate will:
• Be able to support mission testing of unique tool designs
• Be excellent with technical communication (written and verbal)
• Linux experience or ability to learn basic Linux commands
• Windows Desktop Experience
• Satellite Operations Experience
• Operations Floor Experience
Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.
Basic Requirements:
Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 6 years of general experience; Associate’s degree and 4 years of general experience; Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of general experience; Master’s degree and 0 years of general experience
• Must have at least 4 years of directly related experience in Satellite System Payload and Command and Control operations.
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Desired Requirements:
• Have in-depth experience with government satellite and/or ground systems
• Have experience creating or operating a Multi-Mission Satellite Operations Center
• Have familiarity with Linux operating environment
This position is expected to pay $69,500 - $94,500 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.