Satellite Operations Controller

Auria is seeking a Satellite Operations Controller to support the US Space Force (USSF) Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) Prototype Operations 1 (POPS-1) program.

Satellite Operations personnel perform a variety of increasingly complex operational tasks as they progress in experience and level, supporting assigned on-orbit experimentation, demonstration, and prototype spacecraft and payloads.

Personnel performing in this category will have in-depth knowledge of operational systems and be capable of using their skills to make substantive recommendations to improve operational procedures and mission readiness.

This position supports the Innovation and Prototyping Directorate of Space Systems Command, and is located at the Research, Development, Test & Evaluation Support Complex (RSC), Kirtland AFB, NM (Albuquerque).

This is an operational on-site position, and remote work is not available.

Responsibilities :

• Perform a variety of activities associated with the analysis of both ground operational systems and spacecraft operational systems
• Participates on assigned projects and missions in addition to supporting user and customer interface meetings, exercises, and rehearsals
• Performs long-term trending of vehicle telemetry and notification to the government of trends that indicate potential vehicle problems
• Performs mission and pre-pass planning, scheduling, orbit analysis and orbit product generation functions as well as the required coordination to achieve contact success
• Performs real-time evaluation, trend analysis, and troubleshooting of spacecraft, payload, and ground systems status in accordance with established mission requirements
• Issues commands, directives, and other instructions to fixed, deployable, and mobile tracking stations within specific timelines
• Conduct post-pass critiques with tracking stations and other real-time support work centers and participate in technical meetings
• Provides 24x7x365 operational support
• Develops, implements, and maintains standardized operating procedures
• Performs tasks in accordance with standardized operating procedures
• Supports management and performance of required shift and crew functions
• Supports the following during normal daily activities : Test and Evaluation, Crew Force Management, Satellite Telemetry Analysis, Physical Security, Spacecraft Operations, Console Operations, Mission Planning, Technical Data Management

Minimum Qualifications :

• Specialist / Junior - Up to three years experience; and / or a BA / BS degree.
• Analyst / Senior - BA / BS degree and 5+ years of experience, or Associates degree and 7+ years of experience.
• Experience with space systems and space operations or other highly technical system or command and control operations
• Must be able to work various rotating shifts including holidays and weekends
• Must have a minimum active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret (TS) SCI.

Salary Range : $50,000 - $65,000 (Specialist) and $70,000 - $90,000 (Analyst)

About Auria

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers.

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO and with operations in Boulder, CO, Washington, DC, Huntsville, AL, Albuquerque, NM, Ogden, UT, and San Diego, CA, our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ superiority in Space.

With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

When you join Auria as a full-time employee, you get many benefits which include :

• Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
• Flex time policy providing you the flexibility needed
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year
• Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested
• Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance
• Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And much more!

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.