Systems Engineer - Space Operator/System Administrator

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

Infinity is looking for a highly motivated Space Operator (SO) / System Administrator (SA) to join our team to provide 24 / 7 / 365 satellite operations support to the Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 1 Tracking Layer (T1TRK) Program. This SO / SA position is located at SDA Satellite Operations Center (SOC) facility in Grand Forks, ND. Responsibilities include performing satellite operations support of the T1TRK Program which includes 32 Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Missile Warning / Missile Defense satellites. Operations support tasks include use of Navy Research Lab (NRL) tools for spacecraft planning, navigation, telemetry, tracking, and control.

Primary Responsibilities

The SO / SA is responsible for conducting space mission operations for a constellation of spacecraft in low-earth orbit (LEO) and systems administration of NOVA ground system H / W & S / W. The SO / SA responsibilities include :

Provide mission operations support to a constellation of satellites

Monitor health and status of each spacecraft in the constellation and perform short term telemetry trending

Work with systems and software engineers to conduct and support anomaly review board investigations as necessary

Make modifications to existing operations procedures to incorporate lessons learned from in-flight performance

Support system maintenance activities such as procedure updates and software updates

Work with a diverse group of engineers to debug on-orbit and ground issues

Track space vehicle configuration, including both hardware and software

Collaborate with mission planners to enable manual and automated mission planning during different phases of operations

Support constellation-level operations, including shift work which will involve 12-hour and night shifts

Prioritize tasks for yourself and your teammates and take the lead on resolving issues

Coordinate operations with teams located in multiple sites

Administration and maintenance of NOVA ground system hardware and software

Minimum Qualifications

Possess Security certification

Linux systems administration experience

Desire to train and certify as a Space Operator to successfully execute satellite operations support tasks

Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment

Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to collaborate with external partners to determine the root cause of spacecraft and ground system anomalies

Ability to make difficult decisions in high pressure environments

Willingness and ability to support a 24 / 7 environment with shift work

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience conducting on-orbit mission operations and resolving satellite and ground system anomalies

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot software systems

Experience with at least one spacecraft subsystem (ADCS, TT&C, Comms, EPS, Thermal, FSW)

Experience in satellite ground system H / W & S / W monitoring & maintenance, including computing resource monitoring and problem resolution, system backup / recovery, H / W unit replacement, cyber security continuous monitoring & management, etc.

Education / Experience

BS in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent. Four years of space systems / satellite operations experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Clearance Requirement

Active Top Secret security clearance, or previously held a Top Secret security clearance

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

Primarily office-based, with a standard workweek schedule. Could include shift work outside of normal work hours if the need to backfill Space Operator position occurs.

Some travel may be required to client locations (to include training)

Professional, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment

Requires adherence to security protocols and DoD regulations

Shift Schedule

The SO / SA position supports the SDA Operations Center 24-hours a day, 7-days a week on a rotating shift schedule.

This is a full-time position, typically working 40-48 hours per week. Some travel may be required to client locations.

Infinity Benefits

Company Culture. Infinity firmly believes that our success is due to the happiness and personal satisfaction of our employees.

Health Benefits. Infinity covers 100% of the monthly medical and dental premiums for you and your family.

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy three weeks of vacation, with the flexibility to use vacation hours in advance before fully accrued.

Health and Wellness. In addition to vacation, we provide 48 hours of sick leave, plus Flex-Spending Account (FSA) options for medical and dependent care.

Prepare for the Future. Our 401(k) plan includes company contributions without requiring matching, along with access to free professional financial planning services.

Education and Professional Training Reimbursement. We invest in our team’s growth with our Education Reimbursement Program, supporting your career advancement.

Profit Sharing Plan. Our employees are key to our success, which is why all eligible team members receive an annual payout through our Profit-Sharing Plan.

And more!

U.S. Citizenship is required.

EOE including disability / vet

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Anticipated Close Date : 2 / 28 / 25