On-call Aerospace Engineer

ASRC Federal; Emmitsburg (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal, a leading government contractor, is seeking an On-call Aerospace Engineer to join its Blossom Point Engineering Team in Maryland. The role involves verifying spacecraft health, anomaly investigations, and creating software scripts for satellite tracking. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and the ability to obtain security clearance.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits packages

Health care, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) and education assistance

Paid time off including PTO, holidays

Qualifications

• Requires 2-4 years of experience or equivalent.
• Experience with Linux and database systems desired.
• Understanding of networking technology and internet protocols.

Responsibilities

• Verify the health and safety of spacecraft.
• Perform anomaly investigation and create software scripts for tracking.
• Respond to critical errors as part of an on-call team.

Skills

Linux

Database management

Networking technology

TCP/IP

Education

High School diploma

Coursework in scientific, engineering, or mathematics discipline

Job description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work

We are seeking an On-call Aerospace Engineer to join our Blossom Point Engineering Team (BPET) at Blossom Point Tracking Facility (BPTF) in Welcome, MD.

Role/Responsibilities:

The Spacecraft Engineer (SE) Intern is part of a team responsible verifying the health and safety of spacecraft. SE team will review and analyze logs, trends and other tools utilized in a fully automated command and control system. Perform anomaly investigation and resolution of spacecraft and ground faults. Create, modify and maintain software scripts and procedures used in automated satellite tracking and monitoring. Interface with customers. Work closely with the spacecraft owners and get approval prior to any changes in the architecture to make sure faults do not get introduced into the spacecraft. Work with the factories and software teams through all stages of spacecraft life. Participate in the testing of new versions of the command and control software. Recommend to the technical staff and Station Manager any changes that can make the system perform better or reduce labor hours or streamline the process. Serve as part of an on call team and respond to critical errors at any time of the day.

Requirements:

• Requires a High School diploma and 2-4 years of experience or equivalent
• Coursework in a scientific, engineering, or mathematics discipline
• Experience with Linux or similar operating systems desired
• Experience working with databases (examples: Oracle, Sybase, MySQL, etc.) desired
• Understanding of networking technology, TCP/IP and common internet application protocols desired

Security Clearance

• Must have at least an Interim DoD Secret clearance to start, and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of theworkplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.