Spacecraft Controller

Company Summary

DISH, an EchoStar company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products and now we are building America’s First Smart Network.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile.

Department Summary

Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our people play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

DISH, an EchoStar Company, is looking for a Spacecraft Controller who will be responsible for overseeing daily shift activities and the correct execution of TT&C operations to include spacecraft ranging and commanding during 24/7 rotating shift operations by scheduled and dynamic operational requirements. A Spacecraft Controller must maintain shift logs, prepare reports, and provide timely project updates communicating work status and milestones as well as initiating immediate responses to spacecraft and TT&C system anomalies. Additional responsibilities include performing escalation notification procedures and striving to increase job-related skills and professional knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the technical development of junior team members
• Apply experience and professional judgment to evaluate, create, and implement innovative ground system configurations to support dynamic operational needs
• Make proper troubleshooting and/or escalation decisions about anomalous conditions
• Anticipate, coordinate, and establish ground system reconfigurations to ensure robust TT&C link availability
• Analyze facts and principles and conclude spacecraft maneuver management
• Coordinate and implement crew activities to support engineering, management, and corporate requirements
• Re-enforce situational awareness of spacecraft operational activities, broadcast operations, company objectives, and advances in the space and communication media industries
• Maintain shift logs, prepare reports, and provide timely project updates communicating work status and milestones
• Initiate immediate response to spacecraft and TT&C system anomalies, including escalation notification
• Investigate and analyze long- and short-term spacecraft performance trends
• Manage the criteria used for monitoring all spacecraft subsystems
• Research, develop, and present advanced training materials to meet team and organization requirements
  
  

This role is located onsite in Gilbert, AZ

Skills, Experience And Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School graduate
• 5+ years of spacecraft operations experience
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Must possess a general or specialized knowledge of one or more of the following spacecraft systems and subsystems: Altitude, Propulsion, Power, Data Handling, Thermal, Mechanism, and Payload
• Ability to work a non-standard 12-hour rotating work schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively (both writing and verbally) to interact effectively with peers, management, and executive leadership
• Be detailed-oriented with strong time management skills
• Ability to support multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Possess strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other computer networking and communications systems principles
  
  

Work Attire: Business Casual

Work Hours: Supports 24X7 coverage. This role works a 12-hour Panama Shift Schedule which is a slow rotating shift pattern. The working and non-working days follow this 2-2-3 pattern: 2 days on, 2 days off,3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off. Every other week same days off - 3-day weekend. The shift can be days or mids.

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $32.86/Hour - $38.70/Hour

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.