Aerospace Spacecraft Operations Controller (LCRD) Active TS Space Programs

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled and disciplined Aerospace Spacecraft Operations Controller to join our mission-critical Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) aerospace this role you will be responsible for executing real-time spacecraft payload commands monitoring telemetry managing ground control systems and ensuring the health and safety of an orbital asset throughout its entire lifecycle.

This position demands sharp problem-solving capabilities strict adherence to procedural checklists and the flexibility to support continuous operations via a rotating shift schedule.

The position supports real-time operations monitoring and command and control of the LCRD payload from the Laser Mission Operations Center (LMOC) located at WSC.

This position is responsible for:

• Real-Time Operations: Function as a console operator performing real-time satellite payload contacts. Configure test and control command and control ground equipment during pre-pass pass and post-pass periods.
• Lifecycle Support: Support overall system readiness mission planning preparation execution and evaluation spanning satellite payload on-orbit operations and end-of-life (EOL) retirement and disposal.
• Data & Mission Analysis: Perform task scheduling data trending performance analysis real-time operations tracking and LCRD payload anomaly resolution.
• Documentation & Procedures: Assist in the development review and maintenance of mission-specific documentation including standard operating procedures (SOPs) on-console handbooks support plans Operations Directives (OD) and test plans.
• Conflict Resolution: Conduct real-time conflict resolutions to optimize the acquisition tracking commanding control and telemetry data acquisition for multiple operational customers.
• Anomaly Response: Implement anomaly response plans during critical events. Participate actively in tiger-team discussions propose and evaluate recovery actions implement approved technical solutions and generate comprehensive anomaly reports.
• Systems Evaluation: Conduct continuous real-time evaluation of spacecraft payload and ground systems status to ensure full compliance with established mission and safety requirements.
• Schedule & Shift Structure: This position requires occasional 24/7 mission support and will require the ability to work various rotating shifts including nights holidays and weekends.

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REQUIRED:

• Security Clearance: Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with the ability toobtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.
  • Must be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.
  • Must be able to maintain ability to access government worksite.
• Education & Operational Experience: Bachelor or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or other related fields and 2 years of direct experience in satellite operations capacity or equivalent military operations experience in command and control intelligence or operations lieu of formal education 4 years of additional related experience is allowable.
• Schedule and Shift Structure: This position requires occasional 24/7 mission support. You must be able to work rotating shifts weekends holidays and mandatory overtime on a rotational basis as a part of normal shift scheduling.
• Technical Execution: Proven problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to strictly follow technical procedures operational checklists and emergency contingency plans.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Ability to operate as an effective dependable and cohesive team member in high-stakes environments.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical data and status updates under time-sensitive constraints.

DESIRED:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Advanced Experience: 5 years of dedicated experience with space/satellite operations and/or complex military operations is highly desired.
• Education: A Bachelors Degree in Aerospace Engineering Computer Science Information Technology or a related technical discipline is preferred.
• Systems Familiarity: Prior experience operating satellite ground systems telemetry architectures or satellite tracking networks is an asset.

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