Real-Time TT&C Data Controller & Systems Operator

ADP, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SaiTech, Inc. is seeking a Data Controller/Computer Operator IV to join the team at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA.

This full-time technical role coordinates and processes real-time telemetry, logging, archiving and distribution between the Deep Space Network and spacecraft projects. The position requires operating TT&C systems, configuring interfacing subsystems, performing quality checks on data streams, and maintaining logs and system configurations for about 40 core computers

Qualifications

• Four years progressive experience in data processing with at least two years on network systems.
• Must know system configuration, debugging techniques, testing philosophies, and problem isolation techniques, UNIX and some C-shell and Perl programming.
• Provide correct system configuration and data broadcast, which are critical for the validity and efficiency of real-time project decisions and spacecraft commanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide continual real-time control of the TT&C operational systems during flight, test, and critical support.
• Establish configurations of interfacing subsystems.
• Keep the Senior Controller apprised of any system degradation or failure and take or recommend appropriate action.
• Perform data quality checks on both inbound and outbound data streams.
• Participate in data and system analysis.
• Participate in the development of system and data trouble isolation procedures for all system and data related problems.
• Interface with project representatives and within the Data Systems Operations Team to coordinate user activities.
• Interface with system engineers and make recommendations for operational improvements.
• Participate in the development of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Identify equipment malfunctions and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance actions.
• Load data to the Telemetry Delivery Subsystem (TDS) for project access.
• Ensure the satisfaction of the customer, which includes all spacecraft project personnel.
• Maintain an operational log and shift-turnover activity list of events.
• Maintain control and configuration of delivered software.
• Support programming, hardware development, and testing personnel as required.

Skills

UNIX

C-shell

Perl

System config

Debugging

Testing

Problem isolation

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

TDS

Job description

SaiTech, Inc. is seeking a Data Controller/Computer Operator IV to join the team at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA.

This full-time technical role coordinates and processes real-time telemetry, logging, archiving and distribution between the Deep Space Network and spacecraft projects. The position requires operating TT&C systems, configuring interfacing subsystems, performing quality checks on data streams, and maintaining logs and system configurations for about 40 core computers