Satellite Operations Controller

At Auria, we believe in elevating people to achieve the extraordinary. We understand that the mission relies on each team member’s dedication and contributions and seek individuals with the desire to be part of something bigger and the courage to invest themselves in the outcomes.

Position: Satellite Operations Controller

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Remote Status: On-Site

Job : 13851-POPS
- Chase

# of Openings: 3

Auria is seeking a Satellite Operations Controller to support the US Space Force (USSF) Space and Space Systems Command (SSC) 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.

• 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

• Junior
  - Up to three years experience; and/or a BA/BS degree.
• 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 DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility

The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $50,000-$60,000 if Junior; $70, if Senior

Sep 1, 2026

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 our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ missions. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, and R&D, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

We believe our team does their best work when they are well-supported, financially secure, and have the freedom to balance…