Satellite Operations Controller
Experience conducting space control and space support operations using established procedures provides a basis for assessing satellite controller work against your actual assignments.
How to prepare: Compare your documented assignments with the employer's satellite health checks, communications setup, and anomaly-response duties to identify experience gaps before applying. The cited Peraton opening at Schriever Garrison specifically requires US citizenship, a high school diploma or GED, five years of related satellite operations experience including military or civilian training and experience, active TS/SCI with a polygraph, and willingness to work shifts.
What the civilian work involves
- Establishing voice, messaging, and data communications for multiple-satellite programs of varying priorities and classifications.
- Configuration and monitoring of displays for computer and network equipment during normal mission operations.
- Determination of any anomalous condition and providing corrective actions as required.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
- custom software tools
- Microsoft Office Suite