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Senior Satellite Engineer

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gemini industriesColorado Springs, COtoday

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Aerospace EngineersRemote Sensing Scientists and TechnologistsEngineers, All Other

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Space Research and TechnologySatellite TelecommunicationsGuided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
Senior Satellite Engineer
Location: Point Mugu, CA and/or Schriever SFB, CO, as assigned; on-site Government facility
Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance at contract start, in accordance with PWS 2.8.1Education: BS in Engineering or Physical Sciences. Outcomes: Provide timely state-of-health assessments, telemetry trend products, and engineering recommendations for assigned satellite systems. Document anomaly investigations, supporting evidence, corrective-action recommendations, and follow-up results. Maintain validated procedures, mission planning products, and engineering reference material for supported spacecraft. Support engineering readiness and contingency exercises at the primary and alternate operations centers.
Responsibilities: The Senior Satellite Engineer leads technical analysis and on-orbit engineering support for 10 SOPS spacecraft and communications payloads, including spacecraft health assessment, anomaly resolution, mission planning, and approved on-console engineering support. Functions and Tasks: Analyze spacecraft telemetry and assess satellite state of health and operational trends. Provide authorized on-console technical support and develop mission plans, pass plans, and operational recommendations. Investigate and document satellite anomalies; coordinate with the Government, OEMs, and operational personnel. Develop, verify, and update operational procedures, trend-analysis tools, technical studies, and satellite documentation. Support corrective-action implementation, test and evaluation, and contingency or vehicle-safeing actions when authorized. Provide technical guidance to satellite operations crews and support training and qualification activities.
Qualifications:
  • Active TS/SCI clearance at start of contract performance.
  • Knowledge comparable to a BS in Engineering or Physical Sciences.
  • Approximately five years of recent satellite systems design or operations, telemetry trend analysis, and anomaly response/resolution.
  • Supervisory, technical, and satellite engineering knowledge suitable for leading local on-orbit engineering activities and timely technical decisions.
  • Available to assume Key Personnel responsibilities by the 1 January 2027 phase-in start.
  • Able to complete all initial, recurring, site-specific, and role-specific training and certifications required by the PWS, DD Form 254, and approved Management and Staffing Plan.
  • The following qualifications are desired:
  • Experience with MUOS, UFO, FLTSAT, SGLS, or related military spacecraft.
  • Experience with spacecraft health trending tools, OEM coordination, and real-time satellite commanding.
  • Background in satellite mission planning, technical procedure validation, or launch and early orbit operations.
  • Training and Certification Requirements:
  • Complete initial security and operations indoctrination before performing assigned mission duties, including OPSEC, derivative classification, TS/SCI, and other applicable installation training.
  • Maintain annual, event-driven, and position-specific refresher training and required qualification records under the Government-approved Management and Staffing Plan and Quality Assurance Program.
  • Maintain documented proficiency in assigned operating procedures, contingency actions, and applicable mission systems; promptly complete requalification when procedures or responsibilities change.
Travel: Occasional CONUS and OCONUS travel, including to Guam, may be required for mission support and must be approved in accordance with the PWS.
Other Requirements: E-Verify Notice of Participation This employer participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information on E-Verify, please visit: www.e-verify.govWe seek:
  • Highly motivated self-starters
  • Resourceful individuals with extraordinary intellectual capability and the ability to rapidly learn and apply new concepts
  • Individuals who have a "let me try" attitude and are resilient, present an opinion/position, justify it, and then accept whatever decision is made and charge forward
Individuals who view criticism as an opportunity to improve ("let me try again")Individuals who think and create, enhancing the company with a steady flow of fresh ideas, perspective, and energy.
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Level

SeniorL5

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Occupation

Aerospace Engineers

Industry

Space Research and Technology

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