Night Satellite Controller Lead - Real-Time Space Ops

Akima Infrastructure Services; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Five Rivers Analytics, LLC is seeking a Night-Shift Satellite Controller IV in Suitland, MD. This senior role provides real-time spacecraft command and control support for DMSP operations in a 24/7 setting, acting as a mentor and ensuring mission continuity.

The position requires 8+ years in space operations, a US citizenship, and the ability to obtain/maintain a US SECRET clearance. Duties cover anomaly response, flight software, and shift leadership across the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience supporting satellite operations, spacecraft systems, TT&C operations, or aerospace mission operations in a real-time operational environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US SECRET Clearance
• Experience operating within a 24/7 mission operations environment and responding to real-time anomalies.
• Experience serving as a senior controller, shift lead, trainer, or technical advisor.

Responsibilities

• Execute spacecraft command and control operations for DMSP spacecraft
• Monitor spacecraft telemetry, subsystem health, and mission performance
• Lead anomaly response and operational recovery activities
• Coordinate with mission planners, engineers, and operations teams
• Support contingency operations and COOP exercises
• Perform flight software maintenance and command verification activities
• Provide shift turnover briefings and operational reporting
• Support operational review boards and anomaly investigations
• Support a 12-Hour shift, Day or Night

Skills

US Citizen

US SECRET Clearance

Job description

Five Rivers Analytics, LLC is seeking a Night-Shift Satellite Controller IV in Suitland, MD. This senior role provides real-time spacecraft command and control support for DMSP operations in a 24/7 setting, acting as a mentor and ensuring mission continuity.

The position requires 8+ years in space operations, a US citizenship, and the ability to obtain/maintain a US SECRET clearance. Duties cover anomaly response, flight software, and shift leadership across the team.