Mission Control Specialist

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

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 have 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

Benefits Overview

• 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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