Satellite Operator & Controller (Secret Clearance)

Akima; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CBA Benefits

Job summary

Five Rivers Analytics LLC at the Vandenberg Remote Tracking Station is seeking a Satellite Operator/Controller to execute satellite operations and maintenance to sustain communications-electronics equipment at RTS.

The role involves configuring and operating systems, directing operational events, maintaining equipment status, and performing system administration across mission assets. A strong team player with hands-on hardware skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active Secret clearance, or higher.
• Must have CompTIA Security+ or obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Associate's degree in Electronics, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Familiar with electronic test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, frequency counters, signal generators, power meters, and data analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Configures, operates and maintains assigned systems during satellite support, test, and maintenance activities.
• Initiates, directs and verifies completion of all operational events during acquisition, tracking and commanding functions.
• Maintains cognizance of station equipment status.
• Repairs and aligns equipment per TOs/TMs or manuals.
• Ensures Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) activities are accomplished as scheduled.
• Maintains vehicle folders.
• Prepare daily activity log entries.
• Performs all required systems administration on mission related equipment.

Skills

Strong communication & teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in Electronics

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Frequency counters

Signal generators

Power meters

Data analyzers

Job description

Five Rivers Analytics LLC at the Vandenberg Remote Tracking Station is seeking a Satellite Operator/Controller to execute satellite operations and maintenance to sustain communications-electronics equipment at RTS.

The role involves configuring and operating systems, directing operational events, maintaining equipment status, and performing system administration across mission assets. A strong team player with hands-on hardware skills is essential.