Satellite Operations - Senior

LinQuest Corporation is hiring highly-skilled and motivated candidates to join our space and satellite operations team on the Prototype Operations contract at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

This contract currently supports the operations of ten on-orbit satellites with more scheduled to launch over the next few years. We also provide daily mission planning and mission operations services, including orbital analysis and flight dynamics.

In this role, you will:

• Function as a Satellite Operations Specialist and perform real-time satellite contacts, configuring command and control ground equipment during pre-pass, pass and post-pass periods

• Support system readiness, mission planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation for satellite launch and early orbit operations, on-orbit operations, and end-of-life retirement and disposal

• Perform scheduling, data trending and analysis, real-time operations, and spacecraft anomaly resolution.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of mission-specific documentation including procedures, on-console handbooks, support plans, Operations Directives (OD), and test plans.

• Conduct conflict resolution to support the acquisition, tracking, commanding, control, and telemetry data acquisition for space vehicles

• Implement anomaly response plans including participation in tiger-team discussions, recovery actions proposal and evaluation, implementation of approved solutions and anomaly report generation

• Conduct real-time evaluation of spacecraft, payload, and ground systems status in accordance with established mission requirements

• Position will require shift work or support during off-shift hours.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Minimum 3 - 5 years' experience in a satellite operations capacity

• Requires problem-solving skills and ability to follow procedures, checklists and contingency plans

• Ability to be an effective team member

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

• Must be able to work various rotating shifts including holidays and weekends.

• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• 5+ years experience with space or satellite operations experience is highly desired

• Bachelor's Degree

• Military operations experience is also highly desired

• Experience operating multiple satellite families in different orbits (LEO, HEO, GEO)

Benefits:

LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits

Why LinQuest?

20 years of excellence from concept to capability.

LinQuest is a national security space leader that enables defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility, and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation's competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrate end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force.