Satellite Controller Trainee

NANA Regional Corporation; New Boston (NH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Rivers Analytics, an Akima company, seeks a Satellite Controller in New Boston, NH to support the SCN with real-time operations, TTC&P tasks, and 24/7 mission readiness. The role includes training milestones from Trainee to Controller and requires an active security clearance and ability to obtain 8140 certification within 6 months.

Position offers on-site work with comprehensive maintenance duties, compliance with Space Force orders, and coordination with government personnel across SCN

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Satellite Controller Training and Certification Program.
• Ability to obtain an Intermediate level 8140 certification within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to work rotating shifts for a 24/7/365 mission.
• Ability to read and follow Technical Orders and maintenance procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge of electronics, RF communications, satellite communications, or computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform real-time satellite operations using RBC and ARTS systems.
• Execute TTC&P operations per Space Force orders and procedures.
• Monitor contacts, equipment status, and displays during operations.
• Configure, operate, monitor, and restore SCN mission systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, fault isolation, and restoration.
• Respond to failures, anomalies, and emergency satellite needs.
• Document maintenance actions and discrepancies in approved systems.
• Coordinate with Government personnel and other SCN sites.
• Comply with orders, cybersecurity, safety, and procedures.
• Support contingency operations, shift turnover, and surge missions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

High school diploma

Satellite Training Program

8140 certification readiness

24/7/365 shift work

Read and follow Technical Orders

Troubleshooting & analytical skills

Electronics, RF or computer basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RBC (Remote Block Change)

ARTS (Automated Remote Tracking Station)

Hybrid/MTR systems

Job description

Five Rivers Analytics, an Akima company, seeks a Satellite Controller in New Boston, NH to support the SCN with real-time operations, TTC&P tasks, and 24/7 mission readiness. The role includes training milestones from Trainee to Controller and requires an active security clearance and ability to obtain 8140 certification within 6 months.

Position offers on-site work with comprehensive maintenance duties, compliance with Space Force orders, and coordination with government personnel across SCN