Seasonal Real Time Sportscast Rts Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• Support RTS (Reagan Test Site) Space Surveillance Operations & Range Missile Testing in a demanding real-time environment involving new space launches, near earth and deep space satellite tracks.
• Operate remote radar sensors using acquisition and tracking consoles and ensure accuracy of analytical and statistical data collected.
• Operate UNIX and Linux PC computer systems and a dedicated communications Message Processing System.
• Assist Systems and Software Engineers with daily radar operations and maintenance, testing, design, and development, adjusting parameters for desired track results.
• Maintain the safest and highest quality operations, while operating a unique, sophisticated, high power radar suite.
• Assist Systems and Software Engineers in daily calibrations, troubleshooting, repair and the critical testing and evaluation phases of significant improvement modifications to the Site radar systems.
• Support research, design, development, and testing that lead to improvement in Radar tracking concepts.
• Perform specific tasks and record engineering data on Radar testing results.
• Follow specific instructions in conducting a variety of tests while operating radar systems and adjusting parameters for desired track results.
• Provide backup to team members in the supervising of operations and training performed as required after completion of the Level IV on-the-job training in Space Surveillance Operations.
• Contribute to the delivery of finished MMW/ALCOR data products and support data processing as may be required.
• Follow well defined methods including use of advanced engineering algorithms and adapt standard procedures and system configuration with advice from engineers.
• Support documentation of Space Surveillance Department Operational Procedures.
• Ensure accuracy of analytical and statistical data.
• Perform safe diagnostic system checkouts to confirm operational results of repairs to remote radar equipment.
• Assist with on-the-job training for new hires during their first nine (9) months of employment.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Related formal military or civilian training, including two (2) or more years of experience in a military or civilian environment in one of the following: Space Operations, Radar Operations, Air Traffic Control, Aviation Radar Electronics, Optical Tracking, Telemetry Operations or Satellite Control.
• Experience supporting real-time subsystem level troubleshooting, preferably with remotely located engineering personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively follow well defined scientific methods including advanced engineering practices and algorithms.
• Basic understanding of RF and Microwave transmitters and receivers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding, real time environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Ability to consistently communicate in a professional manner, with courtesy and respect.
• Ability to successfully complete nine (9) months of RETS Space Operations on-the-job training.
• Ability to support potential TDY travel for mission operations which includes the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• The flexibility and willingness to work shift hours, weekends, and holidays to support a 24/7 operation, specific projects and/or mission requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to operate radar consoles and computer equipment in military and/or civilian environment supporting Space Ops, Radar Ops, Air Traffic Control, or Satellite Control.
• Advanced working knowledge and skills based on previous Space Operations and Radar Operations.
• Experience adapting standard procedures and system configurations effectively with guidance from remotely located engineers.
• Previous Space Operations and Radar Operations experience.