Real-Time Spacecraft Operations Controller

Peraton; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Peraton in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a highly skilled Aerospace Spacecraft Operations Controller to join the Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) team. You will execute real-time spacecraft payload commands, monitor telemetry, and manage ground control systems to ensure asset health throughout its lifecycle.

This role requires strict adherence to procedures, capability to work rotating shifts, and strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork to support mission operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or related technical field with 5 years’ experience, or an Associate degree with 6 years’ experience, or high school with 9 years of related experience.
• Operational satellite operations experience or equivalent military command/control/operations background.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, holidays and mandatory overtime.

Responsibilities

• Real-Time Operations: act as console operator for satellite payload contacts and control ground equipment during all pass phases.
• Lifecycle Support: assist in mission planning, execution, evaluation, and end-of-life activities for the satellite payload.
• Data & Mission Analysis: scheduling, data trending, performance analysis, and anomaly resolution.
• Documentation & Procedures: develop and maintain SOPs, on-console handbooks, support plans, and test plans.
• Conflict Resolution: conduct real-time conflict resolutions to optimize acquisition and telemetry for multiple customers.
• Anomaly Response: implement anomaly response plans and participate in recovery actions.
• Systems Evaluation: ongoing evaluation of spacecraft, payload, and ground systems for compliance.
• Schedule & Shift Structure: ability to support 24/7 operations with rotating shifts.

Skills

Security clearance

US citizenship

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Shift work

Procedural discipline

Education

BS/BA in EE/ME/Aerospace

AS/AA + 6 years

HS + 9 years

Job description

Peraton in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a highly skilled Aerospace Spacecraft Operations Controller to join the Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) team. You will execute real-time spacecraft payload commands, monitor telemetry, and manage ground control systems to ensure asset health throughout its lifecycle.

This role requires strict adherence to procedures, capability to work rotating shifts, and strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork to support mission operations and