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Leidos Space Network Operations Manager in Webster, Texas
Description
The Leidos Space Exploration and Mission Operations division has an opening for a Space Network Operations Manager to support Leidos ground operations systems for space based research and exploration missions. This position is located in our Houston, Texas office location.
The Space Network Operations Manager will assist in architecting, implementing, and maintaining network and operations for end-to-end data systems (physical to cloud) used to support real-time space mission operations. This role will serve as the focal point for Leidos operations between various ground delivery services and systems, Space and Ground Networks, and External Partner (EP) remote control center interfaces.
US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency and the ability to successfully obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance are required.
Primary responsibilities:
Manage the operational configuration of the ground network data and communications systems to ensure readiness for various missions, simulations, and test activities.
Be available 24/7 for personnel supporting these networks globally during real-time operations.
Develop and execute procedures to monitor, control, and direct ground systems resources for test, simulation, or mission operations objectives, including direct interaction with operations, maintenance, and sustaining engineering.
Configure and manage the ground data systems/communications.
Ensure the availability and operability of connectivity to ground data facilities and all inter-center interfaces to/from:
External Partner Control Centers
Visiting Vehicle Control Centers
Payload Operations Control Center
NASA Centers, Ground Network stations, and facilities
NASA Space Network terminals
Department of Defense C-band Radar tracking network stations and control center
Spacecraft launch and landing facilities
Establish and maintain technical competency and cognizance of control center systems, support plans, problems, and resolution status. Participate in the training and certification process, continually receiving training on new systems, capabilities, and missions/increments, and provide knowledge transfer training to peers.
Coordinate, control, monitor, and ensure the integrity of the configuration, distribution, and operations of all data communications equipment (physical and cloud-based) and their interfaces to MCC and as needed between International Partners, ISS network, internal and external users (e.g., Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), European Space Agency (ESA), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
Ensure continuity, availability, and integrity of distribution systems required for International Space Station (ISS) real-time mission, simulations, and test activities, including visiting vehicles.
Rotate between all shifts and work weekends and holidays on a periodic basis.
Coordinate, control, and monitor the configuration and operation of all LAN/WAN, data communications circuits, and equipment between JSC, GSFC, GN/SN, KSC, DSN, and MSFC during ISS mission, simulations, and test support.
Initiate activities and configure equipment for use in accordance with operational schedules.
Participate, update, and generate inputs to documentation reviews, including Mission Operations Handbook (MOH), Flight Control Operations Handbook (FCOH), NOC Local Operating Procedures, etc.
Serve as a technical representative at technical meetings, conferences, or working groups related to maintaining or updating a flight-ready system, and provide technical presentations when required.
Participate in the training of NOC trainees in assigned areas of the Network Operations Controller Training and Certification Plan.
Identify data communications equipment and circuit problems, initiate and lead fault isolation efforts until resolution.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
5+ years of experience designing, developing, operating, and maintaining space to ground networks.
Experience with Ground Network/Space Network digital communications; Satellite or Ground Communications Technical Control Facility maintenance or operations, or other related digital communications operational disciplines. Responsible for the ground systems infrastructure and ground communications necessary to perform planning, training, testing, and execution.
Experience with:
Spacecraft ground processing systems
Telemetry, command, or trajectory data systems
Spacecraft simulator systems
Space-to-ground communication systems
Large network data transport systems
International Space Station communication systems
Strong decision-making and problem-resolution capabilities
Demonstrate good PC skills and familiarity with networks
Flexible and dynamic work schedule
Team-oriented
Impeccable verbal and written communication skills
Excellent project management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting space mission operations and / or space mission ground stations
Experience with hardware and software testing
Real-time operations
ICDs - Interface Control Documents
Integration and verification
Ground Station hardware
Base Band units (BBUs)
AWS Cloud Infrastructure
RF Systems
Mission Control Center Systems
Experience with NASA missions
Original Posting Date:
2024-07-05
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $81,250.00 - $146,875.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-00138860
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
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