Diego Garcia Space Sensor Operator (GEODSS)

Serco; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Sensor Operator in an international Diego Garcia location to support GEODSS missions. You will operate one-meter telescopes, maintain equipment and respond to government tasking to obtain metric observations daily.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, CAC eligibility, and 1+ year of relevant experience. You will work a 24/7 schedule and travel to Diego Garcia as needed.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship with valid US passport.
• Ability to obtain CAC.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Ability to work shift work in a 24/7 environment.
• Must pass physical/medical exam and background check for travel to Diego Garcia.

Responsibilities

• Complete and maintain certifications from Optical Sensor operator training.
• Perform sensor operations, area searches and other sensor support tasks.
• Accomplish JSpOC taskings in the Consolidated Tasking List and updates.
• Schedule mission observations within weather, equipment and tasking constraints.
• Perform manual scheduling, special sensor settings and related techniques.
• Complete 100% of SOI-tasked objects monthly and maintain workload data.

Skills

Clearance awareness

US Citizenship

CAC eligibility

Shift work

1 year experience

Operational readiness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Serco is seeking a Sensor Operator in an international Diego Garcia location to support GEODSS missions. You will operate one-meter telescopes, maintain equipment and respond to government tasking to obtain metric observations daily.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, CAC eligibility, and 1+ year of relevant experience. You will work a 24/7 schedule and travel to Diego Garcia as needed.