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K2 Space

Satellite Mechanical Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$90K - $140K/yr

... will be key to our satellite operation. In your first 6 months, you will define product ... S. Person." The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by ...

K2 Space

Satellite Mechanical Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$90K - $140K/yr

... will be key to our satellite operation. In your first 6 months, you will define product ... S. Person." The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by ...

CACI

Real-Time Operations Controller

Springfield, VA · On-site

Real-Time Operations Controller Job Category: Intelligence Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance ... operating complex satellite infrastructure and satellite communication systems Networking ...

CACI

Real-Time Operations Controller

Aurora, CO · On-site

$158K/yr

Real-Time Operations Controller Job Category: Intelligence Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance ... operating complex satellite infrastructure and satellite communication systems Networking ...

Compass Group

OPERATIONS CONTROLLER

Paragould, AR

$75K - $85K/yr

OPERATIONS CONTROLLER - PARAGOULD, AR Salary: $75000 - $85000 / yr Other Forms of Compensation: 15 ... At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their ...

Canteen

OPERATIONS CONTROLLER

Paragould, AR · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

OPERATIONS CONTROLLER - PARAGOULD, AR Salary: $75000 - $85000 / yr Other Forms of Compensation: 15 ... At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their ...

Compass Group

OPERATIONS CONTROLLER

Paragould, AR · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

OPERATIONS CONTROLLER - PARAGOULD, AR Salary: $75000 - $85000 / yr Other Forms of Compensation: 15 ... At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their ...

Compass Group

OPERATIONS CONTROLLER

Paragould, AR · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

OPERATIONS CONTROLLER - PARAGOULD, AR Salary: $75000 - $85000 / yr Other Forms of Compensation: 15 ... At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate satellite operation controller in the United States is $29.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $35.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Satellite Operations Specialist

Kirtland Air Force Base, NM

Sigmatech, Inc.
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
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$45K - $61K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Job description:

This position will train as an Operations Specialist on experimental satellite systems. The Satellite Operations Specialist will support Concept Exploration, Mission Readiness and Satellite Operations for unique, one-of-a-kind satellite systems at Kirtland AFB, NM. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to embrace the Sigmatech mission and work to continually exceed the expectations of our customers.


Responsibilities include:

  • Support system readiness, planning, preparation, execution and evaluation for satellite launch and early orbit operations, on-orbit operations and end-of-life retirement/disposal
  • Analyze activities associated with both ground operational systems and spacecraft operational systems
  • Issue commands, directives and other instructions to fixed, deployable and mobile tracking stations
  • Support user and customer interface meetings, exercises and rehearsals
  • Function as a Satellite Vehicle Specialist and support system readiness, planning, preparation, execution and evaluation for satellite launch and early orbit operations, on-orbit operations and end-of-life retirement and disposal
  • Perform mission and pre-pass planning, scheduling, data trending and analysis, real-time operations, and spacecraft anomaly resolution
  • Work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Currently possess an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance and obtain SCI Eligibility prior to start
  • Associates degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience
  • U.S. citizenship

Desired Background:

  • Ability to quickly connect in-person and in writing, and to actively listen and perceive the needs, values or opinions of others
  • Demonstrated leadership accomplishments professionally and personally
  • Proactivity in identifying and addressing challenges to include innovations that result in positive organizational impact
  • Experience with PERL, C#, C, C++ or other languages
  • Experience with operations, intel or IT

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Associates degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience

Travel: N/A

Security Clearance: U.S. Citizen, Top Secret Security Clearance and obtain SCI Eligibility prior to start