Qwaltec is in the business of making spacecraft operations safe, efficient, and cost effective. We are a woman-owned small business committed to making a difference on and off the planet by demonstrating that the mission, our customers, and our team members matter. Qwaltec provides a great working environment for self-starters looking to learn, innovate, and grow with the company. Our core values guide our hiring and management process and include being a pleasure to work with. Working should bring joy to your life.

Qwaltec is seeking a Satellite Engineer to join our team in support of the U.S. Space Force 10th Satellite Operations Squadron (10 SOPS) contract: On Orbit Engineering Services (OOES). Work will be performed at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.

10 SOPS is responsible for operating, managing, and maintaining communications satellite systems that provide reliable service to users worldwide. The successful candidate will join Qwaltec’s small team of engineers providing specialized support to 10 SOPS to ensure continuous satellite mission capability. Responsibilities will include analysis/validation of satellite health and status, mission planning and scheduling, on-console support of real time commanding, anomaly response and resolution, and developing an in-depth understanding of the design and function of the satellites supported. Responsibilities may also include training customer personnel, ground systems troubleshooting and testing, and development and maintenance of satellite operations automation systems.

Support is provided primarily during normal working hours but will include some off-hours work and potential for travel to the squadron’s headquarters facility in Pt. Mugu, CA (less than 5%).

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Satellite constellation monitoring and reporting
• Real-time satellite commanding
• Mission planning and scheduling
• Telemetry data trending and analysis
• Procedure development and improvement
• Software and system testing and validation
• Automating Command and Control processes?
• Train personnel in satellite communications and/or operations?

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
• Knowledge of Satellite Command and Control Ground Systems?
• Ability to quickly identify and solve technical problems
• Ability to plan and schedule operational activities
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience developing training plans and materials and effectively training technical professionals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Familiarity with Java, C, Python, and Perl
  

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, or other physical science is required.

Company Overview

Qwaltec is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) that specializes in space systems operations. We provide expertise in operations and engineering, mission readiness, technical training, and systems engineering for satellite mission control centers. Our vision is to make a difference on and off the planet, by focusing as much on our customers and team members as we do on the mission. We strive for excellence and accountability, and we do everything we can to exceed expectations while acting with integrity and compassion. We invest in relationships, and we value openness, honesty, and fairness in all our endeavors.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Qwaltec is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. For more information, visit qwaltec.com.