Spacecraft Systems Engineer Mid Level Space Programs
Spacecraft Systems Engineer Mid Level Space Programs
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$ 66000 - 106000
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Peraton has an opening for a Spacecraft Systems Engineer at the White Sands Complex in Las Cruces NM. The Spacecraft Systems Engineer will join a team of engineers dedicated to maintaining the health and safety of the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) fleet.
Peraton is the prime contractor for NASA at the White Sands Complex (WSC) near Las Cruces New Mexico. Operating here are two functionally identical satellite ground terminals: The White Sands Ground Terminal and the Second TDRSS Ground Terminal. These ground terminals ensure uninterrupted communications between various ground stations NASAs orbiting fleet of Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS) customer spacecraft (satellites) and the computer systems that support such spacecraft. WSC serves as an interface for distributing satellite data to control centers and scientists who then use the daily influx of data to expand our evergrowing knowledge of the Earth and the universe.
This position will be responsible for the following:
- Perform daily monitoring and trending of TDRS spacecraft stateofhealth data.
- Develop procedures for performing spacecraft activities including battery management payload test activities stationkeeping maneuvers and momentum unloads.
- Lead spacecraft activities as a Test Conductor providing engineering guidance to the Satellite Controllers.
- Perform payload performance tests to verify the TDRS payload is meeting required specifications.
- Analyze and identify spacecraft anomaly root causes then plan and execute recovery actions.
- As experience is gained provide onthejob training to peers.
- Occasional work during nights or weekends is required when executing activities or anomaly recoveries.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- At least 2 years of experience working in spacecraft engineering or spacecraft operations.
- Security clearance This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance. In order to obtain a clearance you need to be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship. An interim Secret clearance is acceptable to start.
Desired Experience:
- Active Secret security clearance.
- MS degree in Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 5 years of experience working in spacecraft engineering or spacecraft operations.
- Previous spacecraft operations design or test experience.
- Proficiency with Systems Tool Kit Python Visual Basic MATLAB or LabVIEW.
- Experience with spectrum analyzers oscilloscopes power sensors and/or other RF equipment.
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills including ability to communicate effectively with peers and management.
- Experience with MS Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint).
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Peraton Overview
Peraton is a nextgeneration national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
