Satellite Controller – Active Secret Clearance

About the role

The Satellite Controller supports the Satellite Control Network Operations, Remote Site and Mission Partner Support contract at Pituffik (Thule), Greenland. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining communications‑electronics equipment at Remote Tracking Stations, ensuring continuous satellite support and mission readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Configure, operate and maintain assigned satellite systems during support, test and maintenance activities.
• Initiate, direct and verify operational events for acquisition, tracking and commanding functions.
• Perform Senior Contract Representative duties as required.
• Maintain awareness of station equipment status and execute COMSEC duties.
• Assist with repairs, alignment and preventive maintenance inspections of equipment.
• Maintain vehicle folders and prepare daily activity logs in electronic systems.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to assigned trainees.
• Perform all required systems administration on mission‑related equipment.

Required profile

• Active SECRET (or higher) security clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• High School diploma or GED; Associate’s degree in Electronics is desired.
• Ability to work at heights, lift loads and perform strenuous physical tasks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Fluent reading, writing and speaking English.
• Familiarity with DoD 8140.03‑compliant certifications (CompTIA Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CompTIA Security+).

Required skills

• Use of electronic test equipment: multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, frequency counters, signal generators, power meters and data analyzers.