Satellite Ground Terminal Operator

Satellite Ground Terminal Operator Job Locations US-CO-Aurora Requisition ID 2026-169530 Position Category Engineering Clearance Top Secret/SCI w/Poly Responsibilities Ready to make an impact?

Peraton has an exciting opportunity for a cleared Satellite Ground Terminal Operator to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team, developing a next generation satellite terminal on a mission critical Space and Intelligence Program.

Responsibilities of the position: The Satellite Ground Terminal Operator will be responsible but not limited to: Supports 24x7 operations and management for a system of satellite Command & Control (C2) antennas Coordinates with satellite owner/operators to provide real-time operational status reporting and, resolve issues, and support anomaly resolution activities Establishes and maintains an up-to-date and complete picture of activities to include satellite command and control operations, schedules, system status, and system availability Detects, records, and supports the isolation of system failures Ensures proper network capability via secure data transmission services Coordinates factory support, recurring maintenance, and compliance inspections Expert level with a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts Working under only general direction, provides technical monitoring to a wide range of difficult problems.

Independently determines and develops approach to solutions The position will support third shift. **This role will be working a non-rotating 8-hour shift schedule supporting a dynamic 24/7 operational environment.

Occasional work may be required outside those times* Qualifications Required

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience or an Associates degree with 4 years of experience.

In lieu of degree, a High School diploma and 6 or more years of experience is required. Position requires a TS/SCI with poly. Ability to sit for the poly and pass a polygraph within 30 days of employment or at customers request.

One (1) or more years of crew experience in an operational environment (Space, DoD, Intel, Operations Center Crew experience is highly desired) Knowledge of Space Domain Operations Willingness to work non-standard work hours based on mission requirements Desired

Qualifications: Active TS/SCI with Poly Experience as a Satellite Controller or Satellite Communications Technician Understanding Radio Frequency fundamentals Satellite C2 operations experience with operating satellite ground terminals /antennas CompTIA Security+ certification Experience using Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Excellent communication skills Peraton Overview Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy.

Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Target Salary Range $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position.