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Satellite Operator I - SOMSS

Infinity Systems Engineering
Port Hueneme, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/29/2024 CLOSED ON 1/26/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Satellite Operator I - SOMSS position at Infinity Systems Engineering?

Job Description

Infinity’s niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap between space and ground. This is no small task, and we owe our success to our team who help us fulfill our mission; to match people with their legacies for betterment of the world. There is always a place at Infinity for a motivated, capable individual seeking a career to better the world. We prioritize supporting our team through exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and structured career development. At Infinity, WE ARE MORE – now, come be more with us!

Position Overview

Perform satellite Command and Control (C2) of the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) systems for the 10th Space Operations Squadron (10 SOPS). The Satellite Operator is responsible for real-time interactive spacecraft commanding and data capture activities for assigned satellite contacts, configuring ground equipment before satellite contacts, and responding to ground system alarms. The Satellite Operator will report directly to the Operations Lead through the assigned Shift Lead while on shift duties in the Satellite Operations Center (SOC). The Satellite Operator also documents operational events during the shift and informs the Satellite Operations Center Watch Captain (SWC) of any alarms. The SOC is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays, and the Satellite Operator will support rotating 8-hour shifts. In performance of their responsibilities, the Satellite Operator will:

  • Perform Telemetry, Tracking, and Commanding (TT&C) functions for assigned satellites
  • Perform activities that directly interact with the spacecraft and the ground network during real-time support
  • Perform Mission Planning and Scheduling activities to ensure satellite contacts are met
  • Monitor tactical spacecraft performance and detect anomalies
  • Monitor payload performance including science instruments and any instrument support subsystems during real-time operations
  • Ensure ground systems network assets are available, functioning and configured to support mission requirements
  • Record mission anomalies and prepare reports to inform 10 SOPS management of current readiness of the ground system and all on-orbit system

Required Skills/Qualifications

  • Experienced with military Satellite Operations
  • Command and Control of a Satellite Constellation
  • Attend and complete Legacy systems and Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) training; complete Satellite Operator Master Task Lists (MTL)
  • Attend and pass the Satellite Operator Qualification Board

Education

Bachelor's degree or a combination of experience/education in lieu of degree; 2-10 years' experience performing military satellite operations.

Travel

Occasional travel to support 10 SOPS satellite operations.

Clearance Requirement

Secret Clearance

Infinity Benefits

This position is governed by a Union CBA. Infinity provides all benefits that comply with the CBA agreement, to include medical, dental, and vision.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

EOE including disability/vet

To learn more about our company and benefits, please visit: Infinity Careers
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