Ground Systems Controllers (GSC) and Modernized Earth Terminal (MET) SME

ERT, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Entarian seeks a Ground Systems Controllers (GSC) and Modernized Earth Terminal (MET) SME to support Space Operations Command. The role covers operation, maintenance, and modernization of WGS satellite ground systems with field presence CONUS/OCONUS.

Key duties include serving as a technical expert for MET and ground systems, maintaining maintenance procedures, and communicating updates to field technicians. Requires TS/SCI or Top Secret clearance and 8+ years in satellite ground stations.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (or TS/SCI) clearance eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert for Ground Systems and MET.
• Maintain checklists and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Stay updated on technical changes for weapons systems.
• Disseminate updates to field technicians (bulletins, advisories).

Skills

Satellite ground stations

MET operations

Maintenance procedures

Technical documentation updates

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related major

Tools

Ground systems tooling

Job description

Ground Systems Controllers (GSC) and Modernized Earth Terminal (MET) SME

Position is contingent upon contract award and funding.

Overview / Job Responsibilities

Entarian is seeking a Ground Systems Controllers (GSC) and Modernized Earth Terminal (MET) SME to support the US Space Force, Space Operations Command (SpOC), Space Delta 8. Space Delta 8 is the SATCOM war‑fighting lead for the US Space Force and leads the operation, maintenance, and modernization of the Wideband Global SATCOM System (WGS) with points of presence located at multiple sites CONUS and OCONUS, providing the day‑to‑day operational support needed to manage DoD's satellite communications capabilities.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Functioning as a technical expert for ground systems and the Modernized Earth Terminal (MET).
• Functioning as a technical expert in maintenance checklists and proper preventative maintenance procedures.
• Staying up to date on all technical changes for weapons systems.
• Disseminating to field technicians updates as required (e.g. tech bulletins, safety advisories).

Salary range: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00

Minimum Qualifications

• US Active Top Secret (or TS/SCI) level clearance (eligible for immediate adjudication by the cognizant security authority).
• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related major.
• Minimum of 8 years satellite ground station experience.
• Minimum of 4 years MET experience as an operator and maintainer (including detailed maintenance work).

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years WSOC experience preferred (e.g. operator, system administrator).

Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Affidantes? (All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.