Systems Controller Senior - Meteorological Systems - 2856
Ready to launch your career? Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World’s Premier Gateways to Space! RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets! We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation’s safety.
As an RGNext employee, you will join a team of smart, creative, and highly motivated employees who take pride in their work and in the mission and who enjoy developing, sustaining and delivering world class solutions! If you are seeking to work in a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World’s Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!
This position is located at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), FL.
This position is not eligible for telecommuting.
Essential Functions
- Coordinate, review and process Launch and Test Range System (LTRS) Integrated Support Contract (LISC) operating instructions, system operational documents, procedures, and operating instructions as part of the Launch Support team
- Review range schedules in advance to ensure required instrumentation and customer requirements are met for the respective Range System
- Conduct pre-test briefings and post-test critiques
- Provide documentation, real-time work center coordination and systems controller support, to the Eastern Range, during launch tests, simulations and non-test periods
- Ensure all sites understand procedures during tests and simulations
- Review test support documentation and system requirements to ensure appropriate system status calls and provide the correct response priority to system personnel
- Report systems status in accordance with internal operating procedures during launch operations and mission rehearsals
- Recommend and implement approved changes to operating procedures or methods to improve data quality and performance for future tests
- Prepare reports and develop procedures
- Provide System Controller function associated with documenting known or suspected systems failures, assign appropriate resources to investigate/repair failure when required, and ensure all actions are documented professionally and timely in accordance with RGNext requirements
- Monitor performance and status of all systems during on-console activities including daily, pre-launch and launch activities
- Innovate process improvements ensuring contract compliance and fulfillment while devising and implementing process improvement methods
- Recommend, develop, and integrate enterprise Integrated Process Team (IPT) concepts and recommendations to capitalize on Cross Range best practices, efficiencies and standardization
- Vigorously pursue initiatives to improve the quality, efficiencies, and timeliness of department and LISC enterprise solutions, products or services
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to facilitate technical direction to personnel supporting daily and mission operation activities
- Ability to make quick and logical decisions and direct others under pressure during launch activities
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and be reliable in a very dynamic environment
- Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, team-orientated environment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public
Required Experience
- AS Degree in Electronic Technology, or two year technical school, equivalent military experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Combined 10 years experience as a Meteorological (Met) Systems technician and/or operator and/or related experience
- Advanced knowledge of Met Systems instrumentation
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- The flexibility to work non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
- Must be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus, which means two weeks have passed since a single-shot vaccine or the second dose of a two-shot vaccine. Requests for medical or religious accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License
- Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement
Benefits of Working at RGNext
RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance while embracing a community of diverse and strategic backgrounds in a productive, evolving environment.
Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.
RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected class.