What are the responsibilities and job description for the Satellite Ground Terminal Operator position at Peraton?
Responsibilities
Ready to make an impact? Peraton has an exciting opportunity for a cleared Satellite Ground Terminal Operator to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team, developing a next generation satellite terminal on a mission critical Space and Intelligence Program.
The Satellite Ground Terminal Operator will be responsible for the following but not limited to:
- Supports 24x7 operations and management for a system of satellite Command & Control (C2) antennas
- Coordinates with satellite owner/operators to provide real-time operational status reporting and, resolve issues, and support anomaly resolution activities
- Establishes and maintains an up-to-date and complete picture of activities to include satellite command and control operations, schedules, system status, and system availability
- Detects, records, and supports the isolation of system failures
- Ensures proper network capability via secure data transmission services
- Coordinates factory support, recurring maintenance, and compliance inspections
- Expert level with a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts
- Working under only general direction, provides technical monitoring to a wide range of difficult problems. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions
**This role will be working a non-rotating 8-hour shift schedule supporting a dynamic 24/7 operational environment. Occasional work may be required outside those times**
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Must have a minimum of a TS/SCI clearance and willing to sit for and pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at customers request. Contract requires TS/SCI with poly
- B.S. Degree and two (2 ) years of experience; M.S. Degree and zero years of experience; or H.S. Diploma/ GED and eight (8 ) years of experience
- One (1) or more years of crew experience in an operational environment (Space, DoD, Intel, Operations Center Crew experience is highly desired)
- Knowledge of Space Domain Operations
- Willingness to work non-standard work hours based on mission requirements
- Excellent communication skills
Desired Qualifications:
- B.S. Degree five (5)-seven (7) Years, M.S. Degree and three (3)-five (5), PhD 0-2, or H.S. Diploma/ GED and 12 years of experience
- Active TS/SCI with Poly
- Experience as a Satellite Controller or Satellite Communications Technician
- Understanding Radio Frequency fundamentals
- Satellite C2 operations experience
- Experience with operating satellite round terminals / antennas
- CompTIA Security certification, highly desired
- Experience using Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation
Peraton Overview
Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
Target Salary Range
$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.EEO
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.Salary : $86,000 - $138,000