Satellite Operations Center Technician
T2S Solutions
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Huntsville • Alabama • United States
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About the role
- Perform real-time monitoring of satellite and payload operations during assigned shifts
- Execute scheduled operational activities, including pass support, payload tasking execution, and command product validation, in accordance with approved procedures
- Monitor telemetry, system health, alarms, and performance metrics for spacecraft, payload, and ground systems
- Operate and monitor ground station systems, including antenna scheduling, RF chains, and network connectivity
- Identify, document, and escalate anomalies, faults, or off-nominal conditions following established escalation protocols
- Maintain accurate shift logs, operational reports, and handover briefings
- Participate in simulations, rehearsals, and training activities to maintain operational proficiency
- Support configuration changes, maintenance windows, and system upgrades as directed
- Comply with all security, safety, and operational procedures
Requirements
- Associates or Bachelors degree (preferred, but not required) in engineering, information technology, electronics, or a related technical field (or equivalent military/operations experience)
- Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 operations environment
- General technical aptitude and ability to follow detailed procedures accurately
- Strong attention to detail and ability to remain calm and focused in time-sensitive situations
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Must possess an active security clearance - Secret (required)
- Top Secret (preferred and must be willing and able to obtain)
Benefits
- Comprehensive initial training program covering satellite systems, payload operations, ground systems, and operational procedures
- On-the-job mentoring and certification progression
- Opportunities to advance into other engineering or operations leadership roles
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
satellite operationspayload operationstelemetry monitoringsystem health monitoringanomaly identificationfault documentationoperational reportingconfiguration managementsystem upgradesRF chains
Soft Skills
attention to detailcalm under pressureeffective communicationability to follow proceduresteam collaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilitytime managementoperational proficiencyescalation protocols
Certifications
active security clearance - SecretTop Secret clearance (preferred)