Satellite Operations Lead

Infinity's niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap between space and ground. This is no small task, and we owe our success to our team who help us fulfill our mission; to match people with their legacies for betterment of the world. There is always a place at Infinity for a motivated, capable individual seeking a career to better the world.

We prioritize supporting our team through exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and structured career development. At Infinity, WE ARE MORE - now, come be more with us!

Position Overview

Infinity is looking for a highly motivated Satellite Operations Lead to lead a team of Space System Operators who will provide 24/7/365 satellite operations support to the Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 1 Tracking Layer (T1

TRK) Program. This position is located at SDA Operations Center - North (OC-N) facility in Grand Forks, ND. Responsibilities include performing satellite operations support of the T1

TRK Program which includes 16 Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Missile Warning/Missile Defense campaign small satellites. Operations support tasks include use of Navy Research Lab (NRL) tools for spacecraft planning, navigation, telemetry, tracking, and control.

Primary Responsibilities

The Satellite Operations Lead is responsible for executing satellite command and control operations and performing real-time satellite commanding and telemetry analysis. Responsibilities also include mission planning, training, and conducting all activities associated with satellite operation activities. The Satellite Operations Lead shall:

* Conduct real-time satellite operations that include commanding, telemetry analysis, and anomaly actions as required

* Support satellite constellation mission planning activities

* Perform satellite telemetry, tracking and commanding activities on satellite constellation

* Assist with development of training material and training of satellite operators

* Perform launch and early orbit checkout

* Assist in developing/updating checklists and procedures for satellite and ground system operations

* Operations support includes attending Daily Operations Stand-up meetings, shift changeover meetings, inputs to monthly in-progress reviews

* Troubleshooting and solving network and ground system issues

* Provide operational inputs to engineer and test teams

* Configure satellite ground system and network supporting satellite operations

Education Requirement:
Associate of Science degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience

Clearance Requirement:
Secret Clearance

Minimum Qualifications

* Desire to train and certify as a Satellite Operations Lead to successfully execute satellite operations support tasks

* 2 years of prior relevant experience

* Experience in planning, organizing, and successfully executing tasks

Preferred Qualifications

* Satellite Operations Lead experience, to include telemetry, tracking and command, spacecraft procedures

* Experience with Department of Defense space programs

* Experience with USAF/USSF Missile Warning/Missile Track satellite programs

* Ability to conduct root cause analysis to identify failure causes and develop resolutions

* Objective thinker, problem solver with ability to execute challenging tasks through completion

* Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a dynamic environment

Shift Schedule

The Satellite Operations Lead position supports the SDA Operations Center, performing operations 24-hours a day, 7-days a week on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule (day-shift and night-shift).

This is a full-time position, typically working 40-48 hours per week. Some travel may be required to client locations.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

* Primarily operations center based, with a standard rotating crew workweek that could include support outside of normal work weekday hours

* Some travel may be required to client locations (to include training)

* Professional, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment

* Requires adherence to security protocols and DoD regulations

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