LinQuest is an employee-owned small business focused on engineering development, integration, deployment and operation of state of the art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solutions to the warfighter. With a proven track record of engineering excellence for over 25 years, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team. Please visit our web site, www.linquest.com, to learn more about our firm and to apply online for this opportunity, req # 807.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
You will support Concept Exploration, Mission Readiness, and Operations for unique, one-of-a-kind satellite systems at the RDT&E Support Complex (RSC), Kirtland AFB, NM. Key activities include:
• You will function as the Satellite Vehicle Expert 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, and spacecraft anomaly resolution.
• Special operations may require work during non-standard periods.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or another technical field or equivalent experience
• 10+ years relevant experience
• Work with low earth-orbiting satellites, payloads, mission planning and daily operations
• Multiple satellite families and a variety of orbits
• Establishment, implementation, and maintenance of standardized operating procedures
• Conflict resolution to support the acquisition, tracking, commanding, control, and telemetry data acquisition for space vehicles
• Mission data reduction and analysis and data delivery to the customers
• Operational transition of satellites to different ground support complexes as required
• Implementation of anomaly response plans including participation in tiger-team discussions, recovery actions proposal and evaluation, implementation of approved solutions and anomaly report generation.
• Accomplishment of long-term trending of vehicle telemetry and notification to the government of these trends that indicate potential vehicle problems
• Real-time evaluation of spacecraft, payload, and ground systems status in accordance with established mission requirements
• Initial troubleshooting of operational problems, assisting in determination of root causes, documentation of these problems, and participates in corrective and prevention activities

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
• Work on Space Test and Engineering Contract
• TDRSS experience in mission planning
• Experience operating multiple satellite families
• Familiarity with AFSCN and PAP, SAT and MOSAT
• Familiarity with AFSCN and TDRSS
• Knowledge of Space Development and Test Wing programs
• DoD TOP SECRET Clearance with SSBI less than 5 years old and SCI eligibility

US Citizenship and an active DoD SECRET Clearance are required for the position.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. LinQuest is a growing company and there will be opportunities for internal advancement. Full time employment includes a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision and disability insurance, paid time off, 12 holidays (including year end shutdown), company provided life insurance and a 401K with a company paid retirement contribution.

LinQuest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.