What are the responsibilities and job description for the Satellite Operator I - SOMSS position at INFINITY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LLC?
Position Overview
Perform satellite Command and Control (C2) of the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) systems for the 10th Space Operations Squadron (10 SOPS). The Satellite Operator is responsible for real-time interactive spacecraft commanding and data capture activities for assigned satellite contacts, configuring ground equipment before satellite contacts, and responding to ground system alarms. The Satellite Operator will report directly to the Operations Lead through the assigned Shift Lead while on shift duties in the Satellite Operations Center (SOC). The Satellite Operator also documents operational events during the shift and informs the Satellite Operations Center Watch Captain (SWC) of any alarms. The SOC is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including weekends and holidays, and the Satellite Operator will support rotating 8-hour shifts. In performance of their responsibilities, the Satellite Operator will:
- Perform Telemetry, Tracking, and Commanding (TT&C) functions for assigned satellites
- Perform activities that directly interact with the spacecraft and the ground network during real-time support
- Perform Mission Planning and Scheduling activities to ensure satellite contacts are met
- Monitor tactical spacecraft performance and detect anomalies
- Monitor payload performance including science instruments and any instrument support subsystems during real-time operations
- Ensure ground systems network assets are available, functioning and configured to support mission requirements
- Record mission anomalies and prepare reports to inform 10 SOPS management of current readiness of the ground system and all on-orbit system
Required Skills/Qualifications
- Experienced with military Satellite Operations
- Command and Control of a Satellite Constellation
- Attend and complete Legacy systems and Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) training; complete Satellite Operator Master Task Lists (MTL)
- Attend and pass the Satellite Operator Qualification Board
Travel
Clearance Requirement
Infinity Benefits
U.S. Citizenship is required.
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