Satellite Controller - STORMS Contract, Thule

About the role

Five Rivers Analytics, an Akima company, is hiring a Satellite Controller to support the Satellite Control Network Operations, Remote Site and Mission Partner Support (STORMS) contract at Pituffik SB (Thule), Greenland. The Satellite Controller carries out the actions needed to run satellite operations and maintenance that keep communications-electronics equipment at the Remote Tracking Stations (RTS) operational.

Key responsibilities

• Configure, operate and maintain assigned systems during satellite support, test and maintenance activities.
• Initiate, direct and verify completion of operational events during acquisition, tracking and commanding.
• Perform Senior Contract Representative (SCR) duties as required.
• Maintain awareness of station equipment status and perform COMSEC duties as required.
• Assist with equipment repairs and alignment per TOs/TMs or commercial manuals, and with Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI).
• Maintain vehicle folders and prepare daily activity log entries in electronic systems.
• Perform systems administration on mission-related equipment and may assist in on-the-job training of trainees.

Required profile

• Active SECRET security clearance or higher; clearance requirements are set by the government contract.
• Must be a US citizen with a minimum high school education or GED.
• Able to climb high ladders, work on elevated platforms and antennas, and perform strenuous physical work.
• Strong communication skills, teamwork, and clear reading, writing and speaking of English.
• Familiarity with and ability to operate electronic test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, frequency counters, signal generators, power meters and data analyzers.
• Additional government certifications may be required.

Desired qualifications: a DoD 8140.03 compliant certification (CompTIA Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CompTIA Security+), an Associate's degree in Electronics or equivalent experience.