What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spacecraft Controller - Cheyenne, WY position at VetJobs?
Job Description
Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America's First Smart Network™.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.
Department Summary
Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our people play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow..
Job Duties and Responsibilities
DISH, an EchoStar Company, is looking for a Spacecraft Controller who will be responsible for overseeing daily shift activities and the correct execution of TT&C operations to include spacecraft ranging and commanding during 24 / 7 rotating shift operations by scheduled and dynamic operational requirements. A Spacecraft Controller must maintain shift logs, prepare reports, and provide timely project updates communicating work status and milestones as well as initiating immediate responses to spacecraft and TT&C system anomalies. Additional responsibilities include performing escalation notification procedures and striving to increase job-related skills and professional knowledge.
Key Responsibilities :
Assist with the technical development of junior team members
Apply experience and professional judgment to evaluate, create, and implement innovative ground system configurations to support dynamic operational needs
Make proper troubleshooting and / or escalation decisions about anomalous conditions
Anticipate, coordinate, and establish ground system reconfigurations to assure robust TT&C link availability
Analyze facts and principles and conclude spacecraft maneuver management
Coordinate and implement crew activities to support engineering, management, and corporate requirements
Re-enforce situational awareness of spacecraft operational activities, broadcast operations, company objectives, and advances in the space and communication media industries
Maintain shift logs, prepare reports, and provide timely project updates communicating work status and milestones
Initiate immediate response to spacecraft and TT&C system anomalies, including escalation notification.
Investigate and analyze long- and short-term spacecraft performance trends
Manage the criteria used for monitoring all spacecraft subsystems
Research, develop, and present advanced training materials to meet team and organization requirements
Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience :
High School graduate
5 years of spacecraft operations experience
Required Qualifications :
Must be a U.S. Person
Must possess a general or specialized knowledge of one or more of the following spacecraft systems and subsystems : Altitude, Propulsion, Power, Data Handling, Thermal, Mechanism, and Payload
Ability to work a non-standard 12-hour rotating work schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively (both writing and verbally) to interact effectively with peers, management, and executive leadership
Be detailed-oriented with strong time management skills
Ability to support multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Possess strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite and other computer networking and communications systems principles
Work Attire : Business Casual.
Work Hours : Supports 24X7 coverage. This role works a 12-hour Panama Shift Schedule which is a slow rotating shift pattern. The working and non-working days follow this 2-2-3 pattern : 2 days on, 2 days off,3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off. Every other week same days off - 3-day weekend. The shift can be days or mids.
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation : $24.00 / Hour - $27.20 / Hour
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities and a flexible time away plan
Salary : $24 - $27
