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Senior Specialist, Technical Support Engineer (Wideband Global SATCOM)

L3Harris Technologies Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs, CO

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$73k - $135k/yr Full time Senior Engineering Support Hardware Support

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Job Description

This role serves as a Ground Systems Controller Subject Matter Expert (SME) Technical Support Engineer supporting Wideband Satellite Communications Operation Centers (WSOC). You will oversee technical support activities spanning hardware installation and maintenance, software upgrades, and configuration management across multiple WSOC sites, while coordinating policy and contract-related service interfaces.

Primary Responsibilities

Supervise and report on hardware installation and maintenance, technical support, software upgrades, and configuration management for multiple SATCOM and DATACOM systems supporting WSOC missions.
Supervise and report on WSOC hardware installation and maintenance, technical support, and software upgrades for the co-located WSOC Modernized Earth Terminal (MET).
Provide technical support for the Replacement Radio Frequency Interconnection Subsystem (RRFIS).
Provide technical support for the Replacement Patch and Test Facility (RPTF).
Provide technical support for the Replacement Satellite Configuration Control Element (RSCCE) L-Band Conversion System (RLCS).
Draft policy covering tracking of facility-related work orders.
Draft policy for direct coordination and interface with civilian public works representatives, including support organizations and/or contractors.
Draft policy for Preparations submittals, including work statement and justification tracking.
Act as the point of contact for policy and the rendering of services based on contract work statements.
Act as the point of contact for fabrication and implementation of corrective measures related to maintenance, repairs, and equipment.
Maintain records, plans, and drawings for building alterations and additional space requirements, including preparation and submission of Requests for Work Authorization (RWA).
Deliver a monthly report representing activities across all sites.

Required Qualifications

Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s Degree and at least 6 years of prior relevant experience.
One (1) year of relevant experience or education in communication principles and SATCOM theory.
Three (3) years of operational experience with Commercial or Military SATCOM systems.
Relevant knowledge of intelligence capabilities, processes, and tasking mechanisms to support Government efforts for performance of SATCOM Interference tasks.
CompTIA Security+ (or higher) certification.
Education alternatives: a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

Experience with SATCOM apportionment planning and allocation processes that account for ground, space, and control networks, including operational control of sub-networks for apportioned SATCOM resources.
Experience developing, planning, operating, controlling, and/or managing military or commercial SATCOM systems and software, including examples such as DoD Teleports and Gateways, Service Teleports and Gateways, Commercial Teleports and Gateways, and Satellite Communications Operations Centers and/or Watch Offices.

Location and Schedule

Location: Colorado Springs, CO (Onsite)
Schedule: On-Site, 5/8 schedule

Compensation

Salary Range: USD 73,000 - 135,000 per year

Benefits

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays

Job Details

Job Code: 47189

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8d ago

Software Engineer

GEMINI INDUSTRIES Peterson AFB, CO

Peterson AFB, CO

8d ago

Full time Engineering Ground Systems Satellite Systems Software

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Job Description

GEMINI INDUSTRIES seeks a Software Engineer to sustain and improve mission software used to support 10 SOPS satellite operations, automation, telemetry analysis, mission planning, and ground-system integration. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and is performed on-site at Government facilities in the locations listed by the employer.

Location

Peterson AFB, CO (onsite)
Point Mugu, CA and/or Schriever SFB, CO, as assigned; on-site Government facility

Education

BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Physical Sciences

Responsibilities

Sustain and improve software enabling 10 SOPS satellite operations, automation, telemetry analysis, mission planning, and ground-system integration in accordance with approved Government change and testing processes.
Troubleshoot software defects and coordinate corrective action with mission users and technical stakeholders.
Design, develop, test, and maintain approved software utilities and operational automation tools.
Support Integrated Satellite Control System (ISCS) testing and other mission software validation.
Prepare and execute test plans, document defects, maintain results, and support release decisions.
Maintain software configuration and technical documentation, including user guidance and change-control records.
Assist engineers and operators with telemetry trending tools and mission planning applications.
Provide effective user support and training for approved operational applications.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance at the start of contract performance.
Knowledge comparable to a BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Physical Sciences.
Relevant hands-on experience in software design, development, testing, and evaluation on systems of comparable complexity.
A combination of supervisory, technical, software development, and software testing skills sufficient to lead technical tasks and make timely knowledge-based decisions.
Technical judgment and communication skills to coordinate testing, troubleshooting, and operational support.
Available to assume Key Personnel responsibilities by the 1 January 2027 phase-in start.
Ability to complete all initial, recurring, site-specific, and role-specific training and certifications required by the PWS, DD Form 254, and approved Management and Staffing Plan.
Completion of initial security and operations indoctrination prior to performing assigned mission duties, including OPSEC, derivative classification, TS/SCI, and other applicable installation training.
Maintenance of annual, event-driven, and position-specific refresher training and required qualification records under the Government-approved Management and Staffing Plan and Quality Assurance Program.
Documented proficiency in assigned operating procedures, contingency actions, and applicable mission systems, with prompt requalification when procedures or responsibilities change.

Technologies

Integrated Satellite Control System (ISCS)
ISCS
OS/COMET

Clearance

Active TS/SCI clearance at contract start, in accordance with PWS 2.8.1.

Outcomes

Resolve assigned software defects with documented analysis, authorized corrective action, and verification results.
Maintain version-controlled software procedures, test records, and configuration documentation.
Support timely testing and validation of operational software changes without disrupting live mission operations.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with ISCS, OS/COMET, spacecraft ground systems, or mission-control applications.
Experience with configuration management, automated testing, scripting, and technical documentation.
Experience supporting software in a classified 24/7 operational environment.

Travel

Occasional CONUS and OCONUS travel, including to Guam, may be required for mission support.
Travel must be approved in accordance with the PWS.

Additional Information

This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
For more information on E-Verify, please visit: www.e-verify.gov.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Highly motivated self-starters
Resourceful individuals with extraordinary intellectual capability and the ability to rapidly learn and apply new concepts
Individuals with a “let me try” attitude who are resilient and can present an opinion or position, justify it, accept the decision made, and move forward
Individuals who view criticism as an opportunity to improve (“let me try again”)
Individuals who think and create, enhancing the company with a steady flow of fresh ideas, perspective, and energy

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