Mission Control Specialist

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 for the Space Force Range Contract

Typical Duties

• 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 directly with Government personnel, Amentum personnel, and launch customers.

• Interpret and communicate government and launch customer requirements.

• Direct and lead a team of planners/controllers.

• Responsible for preparing and presenting technical mission support plans.
• Analyze, plan, review, revise and develop technical documentation required to meet customer daily and mission support communication configuration requirements for the Western Range to include PRD, PSP, OD and VPS’s.
• Develop operational support plans, operational directives and test plans for evaluation of new and existing systems.
• Evaluate current equipment capability to comply with existing and future range customer requirements.
• Review system readiness engineering changes and impacts to planning efforts to meet launch and operational requirements.
• Review Operational Acceptance Recommendations (OAR) and Operational Acceptance Memoranda (OAM) for system readiness changes and impacts to planning efforts to meet launch and operational requirements.
• Recommend changes to Amentum Program Managers to improve the quality or quantity of data by way of a more efficient use of range systems or facilities.
• Propose alternate methods of obtaining coverage when requirements are beyond the capability of the existing instrumentation.
• Review range schedules in advance to ensure required instrumentation and customer requirements can be met for the respective Range Item sub-system.
• Conduct pre-test briefings and post-test critiques.
• Provide documentation and real-time work center coordination systems controller support to the Western Range during launch tests, simulations and non-test periods and ensure that all sites understand procedures during tests and simulations.
• Review test support documentation and system requirements to ensure appropriate system status calls and that the correct response priority is provided to system personnel.
• Report systems status in accordance with SOI Reporting Range Systems Status during launch operations and mission rehearsals.
• Recommend and implement approved changes to operating procedures or methods to improve data quality and performance for future tests.
• Prepare ADHOC reports and procedures.
• Understand known or suspected systems failures and ensure all actions are documented professionally and timely in accordance with Amentum requirements.
• Monitor performance and status of all systems during on-console activities including daily, pre-launch and launch activities.
• Perform planning/operational duties as a qualified Mission Control Specialist, Mission Controller and other planner/controller positions as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Six or more years of experience working with technical or instrumentation systems. Telemetry or radar systems are preferred.

• Associate degree in a related technical field or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or related military experience

• Completed Planner/Controller EQR qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook).

• Knowledge of Western Range launch operations preferred.

• Requires strong motivation, initiative, and the ability to work independently.

• Requires the ability to logically and rapidly analyze operational system problems, develop acceptable alternate or contingency support plans and/or accurately direct control center personnel in real time corrective actions.

• Interpersonal skills to facilitate technical direction to personnel supporting daily and mission operation activities.

• Must have good oral and written communication skills and demonstrate excellent personal relations and professional qualities.

• Working knowledge of Universal Documentation System and Air Force Space Manuals.
• The flexibility to work non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• Ability to interpret requirements and convert into action plans
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Salary and Other Compensation

• The annual starting salary for this position is starting at $62.00/hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays annually.

Compensation Details

62.00

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

10/29/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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