Posted today
Top Secret
$80,500 - $149,500
None
Colorado Springs, CO (On-Site/Office)
Position Summary
MAG Aerospace is bidding on a high-level government satellite communications support program and recruiting for a Ground Systems Controller / Modernized Earth Terminal (GSC and MET SME).
The GSC/MET SME Functions as a technical expert for ground systems and the Modernized Earth Terminal (MET) and also function as a technical expert in maintenance checklists and proper preventative maintenance procedures.
Performance location is Colorado Springs
ALL positions concerning this effort are contingent upon contract award
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to :
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Experience:
Minimum of 8 years satellite ground station experience
Minimum of 4 years MET experience as an operator and maintainer (including detailed maintenance work)
Education:
High School
Certifications:
None
Clearance:
Top Secret
US Citizenship required
Special Note
The position is contingent upon candidate's ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.
Benefits and Compensation
At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $80500 to $149500 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.
MAG Aerospace is bidding on a high-level government satellite communications support program and recruiting for a Ground Systems Controller / Modernized Earth Terminal (GSC and MET SME).
The GSC/MET SME Functions as a technical expert for ground systems and the Modernized Earth Terminal (MET) and also function as a technical expert in maintenance checklists and proper preventative maintenance procedures.
Performance location is Colorado Springs
ALL positions concerning this effort are contingent upon contract award
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to :
- Provides specialized technical expertise for upgrading, operating, and maintaining Large Fixed SATCOM Earth Terminals, particularly replacing legacy AN/GSC-52 systems with modern, modular X/Ka-band capabilities. They ensure mission readiness through engineering services, obsolescence mitigation, and training, supporting DoD wideband satellite systems.
- System Modernization: Expertise in the MET program, which replaces aging, large fixed-site terminals
- Technical Support & Engineering: Conducting technical studies, system testing, and obsolescence mitigation by recommending replacements for obsolete parts in legacy terminals.
- Capabilities: Providing in-depth knowledge of simultaneous X/Ka-band operations, IP modems, and the Monitor and Control (M&C) unit, which manages up to six collocated terminals.
- Training & Readiness: Developing and instructing on, or maintaining, advanced SATCOM systems to ensure battlefield communication supremacy.
- Compliance: Ensuring terminal compliance with federal standards, including High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) protection.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Experience:
Minimum of 8 years satellite ground station experience
Minimum of 4 years MET experience as an operator and maintainer (including detailed maintenance work)
Education:
High School
Certifications:
None
Clearance:
Top Secret
US Citizenship required
Special Note
The position is contingent upon candidate's ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.
Benefits and Compensation
At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $80500 to $149500 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.
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