Satellite Operations Controller (Active TS/SCI/Poly)
- US citizenship
- TS/SCI clearance
How this pay compares
This posting states $51k–$82k a year. Open mission operations engineer jobs in Colorado post a median of $130k a year, the middle half $118k–$153k, across 27 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.
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About the job
## 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. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.
Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. ## Responsibilities Ready to make an impact! Peraton is seeking motivated Satellite Operations Controller in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to support our Front Range Operations and Sustainment Team (FROST) program, and to provide satellite support service to our mission critical Government customer.
FROST conducts real time on-orbit support, launch ascent support and End-of-Life operations for all NOPS supported operations. You will provide the customer with a single operational and engineering interface to the Satellite Control Network (SCN). The work is performed at Schriever Garrison. This position performs satellite operations and health checks on satellite systems.
Satellite Operations Controller Engineer’s are responsible for, but not limited to, the following: - Establishing voice, messaging, and data communications for multiple-satellite programs of varying priorities and classifications. - Configuration and monitoring of displays for computer and network equipment during normal mission operations. - Multi-program coordination and scheduling using custom software tools. - Determination of any anomalous condition and providing corrective actions as required. - Generation of downtime reports and other associated documentation for operational outages. - Support to various operations status, engineering review, and problem boards. - Identification of areas of concern, issues, inefficiencies, and other non-value-added activities, as well as proved recommended solutions, as appropriate. - Supporting site operations to ensure quality, safety, and compliance requirements are maintained as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of Work (SOW), site specific Occupational Safety and Health Administration publications, and local/state policies/regulations. - Supporting the FROST Managers to ensure a collaborative relationship is maintained with our Prime and government customer.
FROST mission critical support requires maintaining a team presence 24 hours per day, seven (7) days per week, and 365/366 days per year, including federal holidays. #frost ## Required Experience - US Citizenship required. - High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of related experience with Satellite Operations, including military or civilian training and experience - Must have an active TS/SCI with a POLY - Must be willing to work shifts as required to support mission operations. ## Desired Experience - Ability to solve complex problems in a challenging and dynamic environment - Analytical skills and the ability to perform assigned technical tasks - Excellent communication skills - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite ## Benefits At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily.
We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan. ## Target Salary Range $51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position.
Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. ## Benefits Statement Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays.
A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. ## Application Statements The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company.
During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization.
All interview responses must be the candidate’s own. ## EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
From Peraton's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Spacecraft operations, sounding rocket engineering and satellite ground systems for NASA and the Space Force.
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