Spacecraft Operations Controller - TS/SCI On-Site

Trinzic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinzic is building the future independent space systems operation team in Colorado Springs. The Spacecraft Operations Controller will test and monitor satellite operations, configure ground support, and review telemetry to guide recovery actions.

You will establish communications for multiple programs, troubleshoot end-to-end issues, and generate downtime analyses while coordinating with leads and engineering teams. On-site role with night/weekend shifts and travel expectations.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred qualifications: associate’s degree; 0 years with bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with Satellite Control Network in real-time operations.
• Experience monitoring satellite activities.
• Familiar with satellite ground systems, hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Spacecraft Planning/Monitoring/Operations: test and perform on-console activities involving satellite operations during launch and early orbit support or long-term operations; plan, set up, and configure ground communication support; monitor telemetry and review for failures with recovery procedures.
• Communications/Scheduling/Troubleshooting: establish voice, data and messaging for multiple satellite programs; troubleshoot issues; generate downtime reports and documentation; coordinate multiple programs; onsite work required.

Skills

Satellite operations

Troubleshooting

Satellite monitoring

Ground systems

Unix/Windows

Documentation

Color vision

Shift work

Clearance TS/SCI

Inter-program coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

UNIX

Windows

Job description

Trinzic is building the future independent space systems operation team in Colorado Springs. The Spacecraft Operations Controller will test and monitor satellite operations, configure ground support, and review telemetry to guide recovery actions.

You will establish communications for multiple programs, troubleshoot end-to-end issues, and generate downtime analyses while coordinating with leads and engineering teams. On-site role with night/weekend shifts and travel expectations.