Satellite Operations Specialist

a.i. solutions; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 67,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k safe harbor plan

Parental leave

Company paid life/AD&D

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

a.i. solutions, Inc. seeks a highly motivated Operations Specialist to support satellite systems at Kirtland AFB, NM. The role covers readiness, planning, execution and analysis across launch, early orbit and end-of-life phases, with a 12-hour rotating shift.

Required active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility potential and an Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience. Experience in PERL, C#, C, or C++ and IT/operations is desired.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility possible prior to start.
• Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support readiness, planning, preparation, execution and evaluation for satellite launch and early orbit operations.
• Analyze activities of ground and spacecraft operational systems.
• Issue commands to fixed, deployable and mobile tracking stations.
• Support user and customer interface meetings, exercises and rehearsals.
• Function as Satellite Vehicle Specialist for readiness and operations.
• Perform mission and pre-pass planning, data trending, real-time operations and anomaly resolution.
• Work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

Skills

Active listening

Leadership

Proactivity

PERL

C#

C

C++

Operations/IT experience

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

PERL

C#

C

C++

Job description

a.i. solutions, Inc. is looking for a highly-motivated individual to train as an Operations Specialist on experimental satellite systems. The Satellite Operations Specialist will support Concept Exploration, Mission Readiness and Satellite Operations for unique, one-of-a-kind satellite systems at Kirtland AFB, NM. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to embrace the a.i. solutions mission and work to continually exceed the expectations of our customers.

• Support system readiness, planning, preparation, execution and evaluation for satellite launch and early orbit operations, on-orbit operations and end-of-life retirement/disposal


• Analyze activities associated with both ground operational systems and spacecraft operational systems


• Issue commands, directives and other instructions to fixed, deployable and mobile tracking stations


• Support user and customer interface meetings, exercises and rehearsals


• Function as a Satellite Vehicle Specialist and support system readiness, planning, preparation, execution and evaluation for satellite launch and early orbit operations, on-orbit operations and end-of-life retirement and disposal


• Perform mission and pre-pass planning, scheduling, data trending and analysis, real-time operations, and spacecraft anomaly resolution


• Work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently possess an active DoD Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility prior to start


• Associates degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience

Desired Background:

• Ability to quickly connect in-person and in writing, and to actively listen and perceive the needs, values or opinions of others


• Demonstrated leadership accomplishments professionally and personally


• Proactivity in identifying and addressing challenges to include innovations that result in positive organizational impact


• Experience with PERL, C#, C, C++ or other languages


• Experience with operations, intel or IT

MAKE A MOVE, MAKE AN IMPACT.

a.i. solutions was founded over 30 years ago with a mission to MAKE AN IMPACT by exceeding expectations. A move to our team means using your passion and ingenuity to MAKE AN IMPACT through innovations, defending national security, and enabling access to space. MAKE A MOVE, to join a team driven by a shared ambition, and rewarded for individual contributions.

BENEFITS THAT MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Salary ranges from $67,000 to $92,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.


• View Our Benefits Offerings


• Paid Time Off and Holidays


• 401k Safe Harbor Plan, we contribute on Day #1


• Paid Parental leave for Mom & Dad


• Company Paid Life/AD&D


• Tuition Assistance


• Wellness plans that reward wellbeing & work life harmony