Job Description

This position is for a Ground System Engineer as a member of the Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) team at the Mission Control Station (MCS) at Buckley Air Force Base.  The GSE Provides real time, operational support to Air Force crews and contractor test teams for the operation and maintenance of system software and equipment (identifying system problems, trouble shooting, and correcting both software and hardware failures). Utilizes strong analytical and troubleshooting approach / skills as required. Performs software maintenance support for Linux, AIX, SGI, PC compatible computers, and associated switching, network, and communications circuits and equipment.  Provides feedback to Software Depot on software problems. Provides limited SYBASE system administration support for multiple system databases. Provides limited UNIX system administration support. Participates in software version testing and evaluation and provides feedback to the development and test community. Assists Configuration Management in software upgrades and changes. Documents all software problems and follows up with accurate resolution. Interfaces with Air Force and contractor personnel to ensure proper operation of the SBIRS software and hardware and ensures the timely resolution to problems and/or deficiencies. Maintain Access Control and works closely with System Administrators to ensure proper system operation and that problems are resolved with minimal downtime. Provides maintenance and support for on-going systems, including monitoring of system performance and data backups. Identifies source of software problems and determines appropriate solutions. Job requires interfacing with the government customer and contractor engineers concerning hardware and software installations and developing briefings regarding system status and anomaly resolution on a regular basis. Must be able to travel. Shift work required. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Satellite Operations experience,
• C2 System Anomaly Resolution experience,
• Satellite Ground Systems operations experience,
• Experience with SBIRS, DSP, GEO, HEO
• AIX, LINUX, Shell Scripting, Perl, Python.
• Sybase database
• Strong personal interaction skills.

Qualifications

REQUIRED: SKILLS:

• General knowledge/skill of UNIX and/or LINUX,
• Basic knowledge of software scripting
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Must be willing and able to work a shift schedule, which includes weekends and holidays supporting 24x7 operations.
• Position requires occasional travel to Boulder, CO and Colorado Springs, CO
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team in a dynamic environment.

Additional Information

 All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.