NOAA Satellite Mission Integration and Transition to Operations Engineer
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Location: Suitland, MD 20752
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NOAA Satellite Mission Integration and Transition to Operations Engineer
This "NOAA Satellite Mission Integration and Transition to Operations Engineer" position with ASRC Federal Data Networks Corporation (DNC) on the Engineering and Mission Operations Support Services VI (EMOSS-VI) contract will support National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite missions as-assigned, in support of the Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) client based at the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF) in Suitland, MD. This position will report to the EMOSS-VI Program Manager and will directly support the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) Technical Lead, Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) Technical Lead, and Space Weather Satellites (SWx) Engineersas circumstances and schedules require.
Position requires application of knowledge and skills to wide areas such as: space and ground segment system engineering, real-time on-orbit operations, spacecraft command/control, command procedure development, data base development/maintenance, space systems communications, software test/command script development, training and engineering tool development. Candidate must have knowledge of satellite development phases and general project management capabilities. Candidate must possess excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. A proven record in coordination and leadership initiatives in the satellite operations environment is required. An emphasis on first-hand experience in satellite operations configuration management practices and organizational knowledge is required.
The candidate will participate in spacecraft integration and test and contribute to the development and verification of command procedures and mission operations plans and procedures. The candidate will participate in the operational validation of the flight and ground segments,including interface tests, end-to-end tests, mission simulations and transition-to-operations. The candidate qualifications will include general and specific knowledge and skill in various spacecraft subsystems such as Attitude Control, Flight Software, Fault Protection, Telemetry, Command and Control, Communications, etc.
Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Highly Desired:
We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.
EEO Statement
ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.
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NOAA Satellite Mission Integration and Transition to Operations Engineer
This "NOAA Satellite Mission Integration and Transition to Operations Engineer" position with ASRC Federal Data Networks Corporation (DNC) on the Engineering and Mission Operations Support Services VI (EMOSS-VI) contract will support National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite missions as-assigned, in support of the Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) client based at the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF) in Suitland, MD. This position will report to the EMOSS-VI Program Manager and will directly support the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) Technical Lead, Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) Technical Lead, and Space Weather Satellites (SWx) Engineersas circumstances and schedules require.
Position requires application of knowledge and skills to wide areas such as: space and ground segment system engineering, real-time on-orbit operations, spacecraft command/control, command procedure development, data base development/maintenance, space systems communications, software test/command script development, training and engineering tool development. Candidate must have knowledge of satellite development phases and general project management capabilities. Candidate must possess excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. A proven record in coordination and leadership initiatives in the satellite operations environment is required. An emphasis on first-hand experience in satellite operations configuration management practices and organizational knowledge is required.
The candidate will participate in spacecraft integration and test and contribute to the development and verification of command procedures and mission operations plans and procedures. The candidate will participate in the operational validation of the flight and ground segments,including interface tests, end-to-end tests, mission simulations and transition-to-operations. The candidate qualifications will include general and specific knowledge and skill in various spacecraft subsystems such as Attitude Control, Flight Software, Fault Protection, Telemetry, Command and Control, Communications, etc.
Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Support satellite mission development in various phases, and manage mission integration into an operational environment, mitigating negative impacts to current missions as applicable
- Verify nominal daily flight and ground system operation and performance
- Perform real time troubleshooting and analysis during anomalies, including real-time problem identification and resolution, support in case of any in-orbit anomaly, and participation in the investigation of ground system anomalies.
- Investigate, propose, and/or execute improvements to tools and/or processes that will increase long term reliability, monitoring, and anomaly detection capability, applying new technological solutions or methodology as applicable
- Develop and improve ground system products used to command, control, communicate and monitor the spacecraft and ground system.
- Support various ground system software testing and verifications.
- Participate in integration and system testing of NOAA equipment.
- Coordinate and managedeployments to operational systems
- Co-plan and coordinate execution of Operations Regression Tests and report results
- Co-plan and coordinate execution of Parallel Operations Tests and report results
- Participate in reviews and design Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs)
- Perform training of NOAA operations control center personnel
- Develop and maintain processes that enable coordination among satellite operations personnel branches for fulfillment of the NOAA mission.
- Maintain24/7 on-call contingency support to real-time operations.
- Prepareregular reports and liaison with internal and external personnel.
- Provide a historical overview of problems to assist in decision-making relative to operations effectiveness, process, or procedural changes over time.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor's degree and eight or more years' satellite operations and engineering experience.
- Project Management experience and/or certification
Highly Desired:
- Experience in software development, validation, and deployment
- Experience using multiple operating systems, including Unix, Windows, and RedHat.
- Proficiency or knowledge of industry programming languages, such as C++, Visual basic, PERL, JAVA, Fortran, Python.
- Advanced use of Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Access
- Advanced experience in Google Workspace
- Familiarity with SmartSheet
- Experience in application of incremental process improvement initiatives in a satellite operations environment.
- Experience in configuration management practices, using the baseline control approach to operational changes.
- Ability to create and conduct informative and high-quality presentations on complex operational subjects.
- Experience with creating and maintaining satellite operations documentation.
- Experience with performing mission-assurance and quality control practices.
- Experience in leading interagency coordination with a focus on partnered collaboration
- Advanced experience in project management methodology with a focus on product integration into an operational environment
We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.
EEO Statement
ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.
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- Job Family Information Technology
- Job Sub-Family Systems Engineering
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $140,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $155,000.00
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