Laboratory Technician with Security Clearance

Laboratory Operators needed in Lexington, MA and Westford, MA to help establish new operation locations. The operations will support on-orbit operations for the Satellite System-Hosted Payload (QZSS-HP) mission. The payloads will be mounted on multiple satellites and respectively. The hosted payloads will support Space Domain Awareness (SDA) utilizing on-board processing to enable Indications and Warnings on tactical timelines. Operators will be responsible for performing operations and associated activities on satellites. In this position, operators will be responsible for monitoring payload health and status, identifying & responding to anomalous conditions, executing job aid procedures, reporting system status and ensuring compliance with established procedures relative to quality, productivity, maintenance, and safety by performing assigned duties. Four full-time operators will be hired to support 24/7 operations: one day shift operator, one mid shift operator, and two-night shift operators. Operations will be supported in two locations, Lexington, MA & Westford, MA. All positions will require working weekends and holidays and off-hours support of satellite operations. Time-off requests will be coordinated with the Operations Director. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

•Monitor sensor telemetry and execute daily procedures to ensure safe operation of payloads. Identify and respond to system anomalies, coordinating with appropriate personnel for spacecraft recovery.
•Achieve and maintain operational proficiency, leveraging mission unique software to complete daily tasks
•Communicate with the Factory Support Center (FSC), Engineering, Development, Integration, and Sustainment (EDIS), Mission, Space Operations Command (SpOC), and Space Systems Command (SSC) concerning ongoing operations and/or anomalies.
•Maintain operations logs and conduct handover procedures in accordance with prescribed Tactics Techniques and Procedures.
•Support FSC and EDIS in performing maintenance activities, troubleshooting procedures and implementation of prescribed anomaly resolutions. Must Have:

•Demonstrated track record of successful critical mission execution on a tight timeline

•High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

•Experience following and executing formal operating and safety procedures

•Demonstrated ability and confidence to make sound decisions

•Self-motivation, strong communication skills, ability to work within a team Nice to Have:

•Familiarization with space domain awareness concepts and operations is desirable

•Experience supporting operational missions/programs preferred Clearance:
Active Department of Defense SECRET security clearance required in order to be submitted and considered for the position. The position requires access to classified information. The candidate must have or be able/willing upgrade to a TOP SECRET SCI security clearance and maintain it. Schedule:
1 Day shift operator position: Friday - Tuesday 0630 - 1500
1 Mid shift operator position: Wednesday - Sunday 1430 - 2300
2 Night shift operator positions: Friday - Tuesday 2230 - 0700
This position will require off-hours support of satellite operations. Candidates should also be flexible with the schedule as some days may change based on coverage needs. Onsite requirement:
This position will be 100% onsite due to the nature of the work.