Satellite Operations Operator / Laboratory Technician

SGS Consulting; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting seeks an experienced satellite operations professional to monitor payload telemetry, execute daily procedures, and coordinate anomaly responses. You will work with FSC, EDIS, and various Space Commands to ensure safe operations and timely handovers.

The role requires following formal safety procedures, making sound decisions, and supporting 24/7 mission operations, with a Secret clearance or higher. Proactive communication and strong teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of successful critical mission execution on a tight timeline.
• Experience following and executing formal operating and safety procedures.
• Demonstrated ability and confidence to make sound decisions.
• Self-motivation, strong communication skills, ability to work within a team.
• Experience supporting 24/7 operational missions/programs.
• Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance) — Required.
• Executing formal operating and safety procedures — 2 years.
• Experience supporting 24/7 operational missions/programs — 2 years.
• Track record of successful critical mission execution on a tight timeline — 2 years.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook) — 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Monitor sensor telemetry and execute daily procedures to ensure safe operation of payloads. Identify and respond to system anomalies, coordinating with appropriate personnel for spacecraft recovery.
• Achieve and maintain operational proficiency, leveraging mission unique software to complete daily tasks.
• Communicate with the Factory Support Center (FSC), Engineering, Development, Integration, and Sustainment (EDIS), Mission, Space Operations Command (SpOC), and Space Systems Command (SSC) concerning ongoing operations and/or anomalies.
• Maintain operations logs and conduct handover procedures in accordance with prescribed Tactics Techniques and Procedures.
• Support FSC and EDIS in performing maintenance activities, troubleshooting procedures and implementation of prescribed anomaly resolutions.
• Perform satellite operations and associated activities in support of the mission.
• Monitor payload health and status and report system status.
• Execute established job aid procedures and maintain compliance with prescribed operating procedures.

Skills

Critical mission execution

Microsoft Office Suite

Safety procedures

Decision making

Team communication

24/7 operations

Secret Clearance

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Solar/Space ops experience

Education

No specific degree requirement provided.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor sensor telemetry and execute daily procedures to ensure safe operation of payloads. Identify and respond to system anomalies, coordinating with appropriate personnel for spacecraft recovery.
• Achieve and maintain operational proficiency, leveraging mission unique software to complete daily tasks.
• Communicate with the Factory Support Center (FSC), Engineering, Development, Integration, and Sustainment (EDIS), Mission, Space Operations Command (SpOC), and Space Systems Command (SSC) concerning ongoing operations and/or anomalies.
• Maintain operations logs and conduct handover procedures in accordance with prescribed Tactics Techniques and Procedures.
• Support FSC and EDIS in performing maintenance activities, troubleshooting procedures and implementation of prescribed anomaly resolutions.
• Perform satellite operations and associated activities in support of the mission.
• Monitor payload health and status and report system status.
• Execute established job aid procedures and maintain compliance with prescribed operating procedures.

Skills

• Demonstrated track record of successful critical mission execution on a tight timeline.
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience following and executing formal operating and safety procedures.
• Demonstrated ability and confidence to make sound decisions.
• Self-motivation, strong communication skills, ability to work within a team.
• Experience supporting 24/7 operational missions/programs.
• Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance) — Required.
• Executing formal operating and safety procedures — 2 years.
• Experience supporting 24/7 operational missions/programs — 2 years.
• Track record of successful critical mission execution on a tight timeline — 2 years.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook) — 2 years.

Education/Experience

• No specific degree requirement provided.