Spacecraft Operations Technician

Infinity's niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap between space and ground. This is no small task, and we owe our success to our team who help us fulfill our mission; to match people with their legacies for betterment of the world. There is always a place at Infinity for a motivated, capable individual seeking a career to better the world. We prioritize supporting our team through exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and structured career development. At Infinity, WE ARE MORE - now, come be more with us!
Position Overview
Infinity is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Satellite Operators to join our team and support 24x7 satellite operations and launch. This position will support the NRO Operations Squadron (NOPS) Operations and Launch Support (NOALS) program as a Spacecraft Operations Technician testing and performing on-console satellite operations at Schriever Space Force Base (SFB), Colorado (near Colorado Springs). This role will be responsible for executing satellite command and control operations and performing real-time satellite commanding and telemetry analysis. Duties include testing and on-console activities involving satellite operations during launch and early orbit support and long-term operations. Plan, set up and configure ground communication support. Develop validate and execute pass plan. Advises leads and/or management of failures and degradation. Advise leads or management of predefined recovery procedures.
Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct real-time satellite operations including commanding and telemetry analysis
• Support satellite constellation mission planning activities
• Configure satellite ground system and network supporting satellite operations
• Perform satellite telemetry, tracking, and commanding functions
• Perform launch and early orbit checkout and 24/7 real-time satellite operations
• Assist in developing checklists and procedures for satellite and ground systems
• Establish voice, messaging, and data communications for multiple satellite programs of varying priorities and classifications
• Configurations and monitoring of displays for computer and network equipment during normal mission operations
• Troubleshoot and solve network and end-to-end communication issues
• Multi-program coordination and scheduling using COTS software tools
• Determination of any anomalous conditions and providing corrective actions as required
• Generation of downtime reports and other associated documentation for operational outages
• Support to various operations status, engineering review and problem boards
• Identification of areas of concern, issues, inefficiencies, and other non-value-added activities, as well as proven recommended solutions
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a dynamic environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires strong knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience
• Experience as a Satellite Operator or Engineer, to include telemetry, tracking and command, spacecraft procedures
• Experience conducting satellite operations with the Satellite Control Network in a real-time operations environment
• Experience monitoring the activities of satellites
• Familiarity with satellite ground systems, including hardware, software, and communications architecture
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, demonstrated by frequent and successful application of technical standards, theories, concepts and techniques
• Familiar with UNIX and Windows-based computer systems
• Willingness and ability to work multiple shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as overtime
• Ability to create and follow standard processes and clearly document results
• Able to distinguish the difference between colors on a computer monitor (specifically red, blue, and green)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree within a technical degree in a related discipline with 0 years of experience and/or relevant satellite operations experience
• Ability to interface effectively with users, customers, management and engineering personnel
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Be comfortable using intercom systems, in addition to phone systems, as a frequent medium for communications
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Objective thinker, problem solver with ability to execute challenging tasks to completion

Education/Experience
Minimum of high school diploma and 2+ years of relevant experience, associate degree and 1+ year of relevant experience, or bachelor's degree and 0 years of prior relevant experience.
Clearance Requirement
TS/SCI clearance and willingness to submit to and obtain a CI polygraph.
Infinity Benefits

• Great Company Culture. Infinity firmly believes that our success is due to the happiness and personal satisfaction of our employees.
• Health Benefits. 100% Company Paid Medical and Dental for you AND your family.
• Work that Stays at Work. Genuine work/life balance and flexibility. We know our employees have lives outside of work and we support you in living them!
• Rest and Relaxation. Three weeks' Vacation - Front Loaded on the day you start, and we pay for you to go on our company reward trip (ask us about this!)
• Health and Wellness. We offer 48 hours of sick leave, in addition to your Vacation, as well as Flex-Spending options (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Prepare for the Future. 401(k) company contribution, with free professional financial planning advisors
• Education and Professional Training Reimbursement. We support our employees career aspirations and growth!
• Profit Sharing Plan. Infinity's success is due to our employees. Eligible employees are able to participate in our Profit-Sharing Plan.
• And more!

Infinity Systems Engineering is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
EOE including disability/vet
To learn more about our company and benefits, please visit: Infinity Careers