Mission Control Lead — Space Range Operations & Telemetry

Amentum; Vandenberg Village (CA); 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

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Mission Control Specialist for the Space Force Range Contract. The role directs the mission operations team and develops technical support requirements across telemetry and communications for Western Range operations.

Responsibilities include interfacing with government personnel and launch customers, presenting mission support plans, and coordinating test and launch activities. A Secret clearance is required; knowledge of Western Range operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Six or more years of experience with technical or instrumentation systems; telemetry or radar systems preferred.
• Strong ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Must have a Secret U.S. Government Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and advise the activities of the mission operations team.
• Develop technical support requirements for telemetry, radar, optics, weather, data centers, and communications.
• Interface with Government personnel, Amentum staff, and launch customers.
• Prepare and present technical mission support plans and documentation.
• Monitor and coordinate range activities during launches and tests.

Skills

Instrumentation systems

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Security clearance

Education

Associate degree in a related technical field

Planner/Controller EQR qualifications

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Mission Control Specialist for the Space Force Range Contract. The role directs the mission operations team and develops technical support requirements across telemetry and communications for Western Range operations.

Responsibilities include interfacing with government personnel and launch customers, presenting mission support plans, and coordinating test and launch activities. A Secret clearance is required; knowledge of Western Range operations is preferred.