Telemetry Ground Systems Analyst Principal

Position Title: Telemetry Ground Systems Analyst Principal

Location: Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FL

Mentum is seeking a Telemetry Ground Systems Analyst Principal for the Space Force Range contract.

Typical Duties:

Configure complex suite of legacy and modernized telemetry equipment data processing display recording distribution used for Eastern Range launch operations. Develop and maintain scripts for automating operational routines performed by COTS and custom software. Lead operation of telemetry equipment during real-time launch operations and post operation data processing and analysis. Develop quality control and maintain checklists and procedures necessary to ensure nominal and consistent system performance during operations. Oversee and direct systematic troubleshooting of system problems, corrective action, and operational re-verification. Analyze log track and resolve complex anomalies i.e. software hardware network pertaining to system performance, recommend and implement approved courses of action, and review recommendations of junior analysts. Continually monitor system performance and reliability and recommend solutions for overcoming system deficiencies and review recommendations of junior analysts. Obtain qualification and maintain proficiency on assigned training packages. Assist others perusing qualifications and proficiencies on assigned training packages through demonstration training and signing off completion of training items. Provide technical support to engineering projects that modify the Launch Test Range System LTRS operational baseline and be a lead point of contact for the engineering team. Assist Cyber Security personnel with Information Assurance Assessments as required. Complete assigned training and assist with the training of others to ensure optimal availability of qualified personnel for daily operations maintenance and launch support.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience working in a complex software-network based systems environment.
• Extensive knowledge of software development and data transport protocols.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office tool suite.
• Telemetry systems experience.
• Experience working with Windows OS, Windows Server, Linux-REDHAT Linux SENT-OS, and C-based computer systems and components.
• Knowledge of IT assets employed on the Eastern Range as well as the AF and DoD requirements for logical access (preferred).
• Two or more years of experience on the Eastern Range (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills with clients, support personnel, and management.
• Excellent oral and technical writing capabilities to document system and operational observations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Quality-driven and customer service-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with unscheduled changing priorities and still meet assigned deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Some local travel may be required to meet critical operational schedules.
• Current DoD 8140 Certification or CISSP or CASP.
• The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends and holidays to support specific project or mission requirements.
• Current DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Valid U.S. Drivers License.