Secret-Cleared Satellite Operations Specialist

Akima; California; On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Rivers Analytics LLC, an Akima company, seeks a Satellite Operator/Controller at the Vandenberg Remote Tracking Station to execute satellite operations and maintain the communications-electronics equipment necessary for mission success.

The role requires an active security clearance, hands-on use of test equipment, and coordination with government customers. It is an on-site position at Vandenberg with physical duties and maintenance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required or higher.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required or obtainable within 6 months of hire.
• Associate's degree in Electronics or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, frequency counters, signal generators, power meters, data analyzers).
• Willingness to climb ladders and work on elevated platforms/antennas; able to perform strenuous physical work.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Active security clearance

CompTIA Security+

Communication skills

Teamwork

Electronic test equipment operation

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, an Akima company, seeks a Satellite Operator/Controller at the Vandenberg Remote Tracking Station to execute satellite operations and maintain the communications-electronics equipment necessary for mission success.

The role requires an active security clearance, hands-on use of test equipment, and coordination with government customers. It is an on-site position at Vandenberg with physical duties and maintenance responsibilities.