Space operations job description
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Example space operations requirements on a job description
Space operations requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in space operations job postings.
Sample space operations requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
- Experience in spacecraft operations
- Knowledge of satellite systems and subsystems
- Ability to obtain and maintain government security clearance
- Proficiency in programming languages and software tools used in space operations
Sample required space operations soft skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Space operations job description example 1
Zel Technologies space operations job description
**This position is eligible for the $500 Zel Tech Non-Employee Referral fee. Contact Zel Tech Recruiter for questions concerning this matter.**
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We are seeking a Senior Cyberspace Operator to join our team. This position provides services at Fort Belvoir, VA and other locations as the mission requires. This position requires short deployments, and all candidates must be able to travel on short notice, work non-standard hours and take on-call duty as required.
Responsibilities:
Possess all the qualifications of a Cyber Space Operator noted in the preceding paragraph along with a mastery level experience working hands-on with computer network modeling software and computer network vulnerability/compliance analysis software. Be capable of operating in all operational and physical environments and work collaboratively and professionally with USG military and/or civilian personnel.
Requirements:
Have a current TS/SCI clearance. Must be a US citizen. Have or the ability to obtain a valid passport book. Bachelor's degree in computer science, cyber security, information technology, computer engineering or related technical field and two (2) or more years of operational experience. In lieu of a degree, six (6) plus years of commensurate experience may serve as a substitute. This experience can be obtained from the military, federal government, or other civilian positions in Cyber Space operations. Possess Cyberspace Operator experience. Adhere to CDC recommended immunizations for worldwide deployment. Possess effective oral and written communication skills. Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to prepare written reports, white papers, and Power-Point presentations. Certs CSSP Auditor certification as defined and described in Joint Publications 3-13 Information Operations and 3-12 Cyberspace Operations, DoDI 8500.1, DoD 8570.01 and 8570.01-M, IAT Level II (Security+) and CSSP Auditor Certification (CEH, PenTest +,or CySA+) and as amended.
Physical Demands or Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The majority of the time is spent in an office setting. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.
About Zel Tech
Zel Tech is a minority owned small business (NAICS 541715) specializing in customer threat reduction. We provide a full spectrum of threat reduction services from planning, training, operations, R&D, advising, and solution prototyping across our services and solutions business groups. We combine best of breed engineering practices, subject matter expertise, design services, computer science, and data analytics with innovative approaches in artificial intelligence and machine learning, AR/VR, R&D, and physics-based modeling and simulation providing tailored solutions addressing our customer's unique threat requirements.
Our Mission
We provide customers with the knowledge, tools, and solutions needed for correct and timely decisions and effective actions to help ensure U.S. national security.
Diversity Workforce
Zel Tech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professionals, including many military veterans who challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters.
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment Educational assistance and special training programs Voluntary benefits Group life insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military leave Savings and Retirement Plans
Equal Opportunities
Zel Tech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.
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We are seeking a Senior Cyberspace Operator to join our team. This position provides services at Fort Belvoir, VA and other locations as the mission requires. This position requires short deployments, and all candidates must be able to travel on short notice, work non-standard hours and take on-call duty as required.
Responsibilities:
Possess all the qualifications of a Cyber Space Operator noted in the preceding paragraph along with a mastery level experience working hands-on with computer network modeling software and computer network vulnerability/compliance analysis software. Be capable of operating in all operational and physical environments and work collaboratively and professionally with USG military and/or civilian personnel.
Requirements:
Have a current TS/SCI clearance. Must be a US citizen. Have or the ability to obtain a valid passport book. Bachelor's degree in computer science, cyber security, information technology, computer engineering or related technical field and two (2) or more years of operational experience. In lieu of a degree, six (6) plus years of commensurate experience may serve as a substitute. This experience can be obtained from the military, federal government, or other civilian positions in Cyber Space operations. Possess Cyberspace Operator experience. Adhere to CDC recommended immunizations for worldwide deployment. Possess effective oral and written communication skills. Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to prepare written reports, white papers, and Power-Point presentations. Certs CSSP Auditor certification as defined and described in Joint Publications 3-13 Information Operations and 3-12 Cyberspace Operations, DoDI 8500.1, DoD 8570.01 and 8570.01-M, IAT Level II (Security+) and CSSP Auditor Certification (CEH, PenTest +,or CySA+) and as amended.
Physical Demands or Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The majority of the time is spent in an office setting. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.
About Zel Tech
Zel Tech is a minority owned small business (NAICS 541715) specializing in customer threat reduction. We provide a full spectrum of threat reduction services from planning, training, operations, R&D, advising, and solution prototyping across our services and solutions business groups. We combine best of breed engineering practices, subject matter expertise, design services, computer science, and data analytics with innovative approaches in artificial intelligence and machine learning, AR/VR, R&D, and physics-based modeling and simulation providing tailored solutions addressing our customer's unique threat requirements.
Our Mission
We provide customers with the knowledge, tools, and solutions needed for correct and timely decisions and effective actions to help ensure U.S. national security.
Diversity Workforce
Zel Tech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professionals, including many military veterans who challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters.
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment Educational assistance and special training programs Voluntary benefits Group life insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military leave Savings and Retirement Plans
Equal Opportunities
Zel Tech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.
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Space operations job description example 2
SAIC space operations job description
SAIC seeks a Software or DevOps Engineer to support the 18 Space Defense Squadron (SDS) located at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), CA. The TS-cleared and most qualified candidate will have an exciting and important role joining a team of experts who enable space data sharing to support spaceflight safety.
In support of this Service organization, the contractor will work with various stakeholders (e.g., Space Delta 2, Combined Force Space Component Command, USSPACECOM, Space Operations Command, United States Space Force, Department of Commerce, NASA) to maximize data sharing while conforming to the most current policies. This role will aid in the development of the United States Space Command Space Situational Awareness Sharing Program and synergize data sharing programs and platforms across the U.S. government, specifically to support the implementation of Space Policy Directive-3. The individual will take actions to advance military-to-military interoperability through various systems (e.g., BICES, CENTRIX-J, etc.), basic scripting, data analysis and development of interagency agreements. These activities will occur across different classification levels.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Develop and debug applications in Python, Perl, c#, and similar languages
+ Perform basic Linux System Administration tasks (SUSE or Red Hat)
+ Perform data analyses
+ Develop graphical user interfaces (GUI) in PyQT, Tkinter
+ Read and understand current data sharing policies and implement in program development
+ Effectively communicate and coordinate with various users and stakeholders to construct appropriate system environment to meet desired needs and intent
**Qualifications**
+ Familiarity with interpreted languages such as Python, PHP, and Perl
+ Understanding of Linux operating systems, networking, network protocols such as DNS, SSH, HTTP(S), TLS
+ Ability to work proactively, both independently and as a member of a highly effective, tehnical, and fast-moving team while developing
+ innovative approaches to solutions
+ Must have Top Secret Clearance
+ Demonstrated proficiency translating doctrinal and mission partner requirements into useable system tools or products
Education, Training and Certifications
+ Bachelor's degree and five years of experience or Master's degree and three years of experience
Desired Qualifications
+ Knowledge of commercial or military space operations and systems
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
REQNUMBER: 2212676
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
In support of this Service organization, the contractor will work with various stakeholders (e.g., Space Delta 2, Combined Force Space Component Command, USSPACECOM, Space Operations Command, United States Space Force, Department of Commerce, NASA) to maximize data sharing while conforming to the most current policies. This role will aid in the development of the United States Space Command Space Situational Awareness Sharing Program and synergize data sharing programs and platforms across the U.S. government, specifically to support the implementation of Space Policy Directive-3. The individual will take actions to advance military-to-military interoperability through various systems (e.g., BICES, CENTRIX-J, etc.), basic scripting, data analysis and development of interagency agreements. These activities will occur across different classification levels.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Develop and debug applications in Python, Perl, c#, and similar languages
+ Perform basic Linux System Administration tasks (SUSE or Red Hat)
+ Perform data analyses
+ Develop graphical user interfaces (GUI) in PyQT, Tkinter
+ Read and understand current data sharing policies and implement in program development
+ Effectively communicate and coordinate with various users and stakeholders to construct appropriate system environment to meet desired needs and intent
**Qualifications**
+ Familiarity with interpreted languages such as Python, PHP, and Perl
+ Understanding of Linux operating systems, networking, network protocols such as DNS, SSH, HTTP(S), TLS
+ Ability to work proactively, both independently and as a member of a highly effective, tehnical, and fast-moving team while developing
+ innovative approaches to solutions
+ Must have Top Secret Clearance
+ Demonstrated proficiency translating doctrinal and mission partner requirements into useable system tools or products
Education, Training and Certifications
+ Bachelor's degree and five years of experience or Master's degree and three years of experience
Desired Qualifications
+ Knowledge of commercial or military space operations and systems
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
REQNUMBER: 2212676
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
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Updated March 14, 2024