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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.\nResponsibilities\nPeraton is seeking a mid-level Ground Systems Engineer to support NASA’s Launch Communications Segment at the Kennedy Uplink Station (KUS) at KSC Florida and the Ponce De Leon (PDL) facility in New Smyrna Beach Florida as part of the Space Exploration Networks Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract. As the prime contractor for the SENSE contract, Peraton is responsible for the operations, maintenance, sustainment, and systems engineering of satellite communications systems for NASA.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nPlan, coordinate, execute, and document testing of command, telemetry, tracking, RF, network, and monitor-and-control ground systems.\nSupport the engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design evaluation, integration, verification, validation, deployment, sustainment, and operations.\nDevelop, maintain, and improve operational procedures, local operating procedures, system-readiness work instructions, test plans, checklists, and engineering records.\nDevelop and maintain Monitor & Control (HWCNTRL) configurations and scripts that automate test and operational activities.\nTroubleshoot hardware, software, network, RF test-equipment, and communications-interface anomalies in coordination with software engineers, vendors, operations personnel, and NASA stakeholders.\nMonitor system performance and software behavior, collect diagnostic logs, document discrepancies, and support corrective-action and regression-testing activities.\nPerform RF system testing using equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, and power meters.\nSupport configuration management by preparing configuration-change requests, engineering changes, test records, and documentation updates for hardware, software, operating-system, and procedural changes.\nSupport LCS risk identification, mitigation planning, readiness assessments, and status reporting.\nCoordinate LCS testing and operational schedules with Near Space Network schedulers and other mission-support organizations.\nParticipate in system-readiness tests, compatibility tests, regression tests, internal exercises, integrated mission simulations, and launch-readiness activities.\nMaintain mission-support certification and support Artemis simulations, testing, launch, ascent, and contingency operations as assigned.\nProvide technical support during critical mission activities, including anomaly response and service restoration.\nCollaborate with Operations, Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Network Engineering, Configuration Management, IT Security, Mission Assurance, and program leadership.\nSupport occasional off-hours testing, and mission operations based on launch and simulation schedules.\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field with at least 5 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree with at least 3 years of experience; or at least 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.\nExperience with systems engineering, system integration, verification, testing, sustainment, or operations of complex technical systems.\nExperience developing and maintaining requirements, procedures, work instructions, test plans, or concepts of operations.\nAbility to troubleshoot integrated hardware, software, RF, and network systems using logs, test data, and engineering documentation.\nAbility to communicate technical findings, risks, test results, and recommendations to engineering teams, customers, and leadership.\nStrong technical writing, organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.\nExperience using Microsoft SharePoint.\nAbility to support occasional mission-driven work outside normal business hours.\nThis position requires a “Public Trust” background check with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.\nYou must be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.\nMust be able to maintain ability to access government worksite.\nDesired Qualifications:\nExperience with spacecraft communications, satellite ground systems, launch vehicles, or human-spaceflight mission support.\nHands-on experience with spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, and RF power meters.\nExperience with RF command, telemetry, tracking, link analysis, and flight operations.\nKnowledge of RF link budgets, channel coding, Doppler compensation, and modulation schemes such as BPSK, QPSK, and OQPSK.\nExperience with ground-station monitor-and-control systems, particularly Monitor & Control (HWCNTRL) or a comparable platform.\nExperience developing scripts or automated tests for integrated hardware and software systems.\nExperience with configuration control, discrepancy reporting, corrective-action tracking, and regression testing.\nFamiliarity with Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems (CCSDS) and Range Commanders Council (RCC) standards and TCP/IP and UDP networking.\nExperience supporting simulations, system-readiness tests, launch-readiness activities, or real-time mission operations.\nExperience working with government customers, engineering suppliers, equipment vendors, and cross-functional technical teams.\nTarget Salary Range\n$80,000 - $128,000. 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\nPeraton 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.\nApplication Statements\nThe 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. 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