Mission Control Lead: Space Range Operations & Telemetry

Amentum; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Mission Control Specialist to lead the mission operations team for Western Range activities, including telemetry, radar, optics, and communications support. The role involves coordinating with government personnel, launch customers, and internal teams to ensure readiness and successful test events.

The position requires extensive experience with technical/instrumentation systems, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently, including non-duty hours

Qualifications

• Six or more years of experience with technical or instrumentation systems; telemetry or radar preferred.
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education, training, experience or related military experience.
• Completed Planner/Controller EQR qualifications.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Knowledge of Western Range launch operations preferred.
• Strong motivation, initiative and ability to work independently.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct and advise the activities of the Mission operations team in a technical and administrative aspect.
• Direct and develop technical support requirements for telemetry, metric/radar, optics, command transmitters, weather, data centers, and communications.
• Interface with Government personnel, Amentum personnel, and launch customers.
• Interpret and communicate government and launch customer requirements.
• Lead a team of planners/controllers.
• Prepare and present technical mission support plans.
• Develop operational support plans, directives and test plans for evaluation of systems.
• Review and update readiness documentation and procedures as needed.
• Monitor system performance during launches and simulations and coordinate actions in real time.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate degree in a related technical field

Completed Planner/Controller EQR qualifications

Tools

Universal Documentation System

Air Force Space Manuals

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Mission Control Specialist to lead the mission operations team for Western Range activities, including telemetry, radar, optics, and communications support. The role involves coordinating with government personnel, launch customers, and internal teams to ensure readiness and successful test events.

The position requires extensive experience with technical/instrumentation systems, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently, including non-duty hours