Spacecraft Controller

SES AMERICOM, posted 26 days ago in Engineering.

Description

Title:  Spacecraft Controller

Location:  Vernon Valley, NJ

Report To:  Manager, TT&C Spacecraft Operations Vernon Valley

SES wholly owns three market-leading satellite operators, SES ASTRA in Europe, SES AMERICOM in North America and SES NEW SKIES which provides global coverage and connectivity. The Company also holds 90% of SES SIRIUS in Europe as well as strategic participations in Ciel in Canada and Quetzsat in Mexico. SES provides outstanding satellite communications solutions via a fleet of 38 satellites in 25 orbital positions around the globe.

SES ENGINEERING is the operations and procurement organization of the SES group.  The division was established in late 2007 to service and support SES’ commercial entities – SES ASTRA in Europe, SES AMERICOM in North America, and SES NEW SKIES in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and South American, by managing, maintaining and developing the space and ground infrastructure.  For more information, visit www.ses-americom.com.

The Spacecraft Controller is responsible for the monitioring and the controlling of geo-stationary spacecraft for the purpose of insuring the safety of the assets, providing the best performance to our customers and maximizing the spacecraft lifetime.  He/she must be attentive to the operational status of the spacecraft and research spacecraft data anomalies and carry out error-free commands to the spacecraft avoiding service outages. He/she must therefore be experienced and knowledgable as a technologist to understand the functioning of the spacecraft and ground systems. 

Essential Job Functions:

·   Operate a TT&C ground station in accordance with approved procedures and the daily operations plan.

·   Monitor spacecraft telemetry data, transmits commands as required and perform ranging operations .

·   React to emergencies and make decisions within approved guidelines.

·   Notify the TT&C Manger, the appropriate Analyst or other on-call personnel of any event not covered in the plans or procedures.

·   Perform off-line data reduction tasks.

·   Operate effectively in a high-pressure work environment.

·   Operate ground station independently.

Requirements

Experience/Qualifications:

·   2-4 years of experience as a spacecraft controller or similar position.

·   Associates Associates Degree in Electronics or Computer Science or equivalent qualifications and experience.

·   Working knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and spacecraft operations.

·   Ability to safely operate spacecraft(s) to ensure high system availability.

·   Ability to communicate with people at all levels of the organization.

·   Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·   Ability to work well with others in team environment.

·   Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.

·   Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel and Access.

·   Ability to rotate shifts on 24-hour duty, 7 days per week.

·   Ability to work independently.

·   Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

Additional Information

Please email resume to: hr.americom@ses-americom.com.  Subject line should sate your last name and Job # ENG0044 (Spacecraft Controller).  

EOE/AA 

About SES AMERICOM

Established in 1973, SES AMERICOM is the largest supplier of satellite services in the U.S. and is recognized for the delivery of the highest quality satellite communications services. The company currently operates a fleet of spacecraft in orbital positions providing service throughout the Americas. As a member of the SES GLOBAL family, AMERICOM is able to provide end-to-end telecommunications solutions to any region in the world. Based in Princeton, New Jersey, SES AMERICOM maintains offices in the United States, Europe, South America and Asia. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of SES Global S.A., offering access to a fleet of over 40 spacecraft operated by the world's leading satellite operators. For more information, visit www.ses-americom.com.

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