{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4a1de29d4010f408399c3ab4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4a1de29d4010f408399c3ab4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4a1de29d4010f408399c3ab4","title":"MOBLAS Console Operator / Space Communications Program","description":"About Peraton\nPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.\nAbout The Role\nPeraton is seeking a full-time Engineering Technician to join our team in Mount Laguna, CA to support our Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract.\n\nAs prime contractor on the SENSE contract, Peraton is responsible for the operation, maintenance, sustainment and systems engineering of NASA’s worldwide satellite communication networks. Join the SENSE team to support NASA programs that integrate with state-of-the-art RF satellite communications systems and technologies!\n\nIn this position, you will work with the NASA Space Geodesy Network (NSGN) program by supporting the operations and maintenance of the NASA MOBile LAser System (MOBLAS) ground station, specifically MOBLAS-4. The MOBLAS system is used to measure the round-trip time of flight of laser pulses to satellites that are equipped with retroreflectors. The data collected supports geophysical and geodetic research activities.\n\nThe successful candidate will be responsible for:\nOperating the MOBLAS-4 station 8 hours per day, 5 days a week to collect satellite range data. Typical shift is from 6am to 2pm.\nPerforming regular weekly, monthly, and yearly preventative maintenance on all systems according to local operating procedures.\nComplete regular ground tests to calibrate instrumentation and adjustments as needed.\nCoordinate with remote engineering team to\nTroubleshoot system malfunctions and complete corrective maintenance as directed.\nReview or verify blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling equipment.\nReceiving technical advice from supervisor or engineer and work is reviewed for technical adequacy (or conformity with instructions).\nPerforming other duties as assigned.\nQualifications\nRequired Experience:\nEducation/Experience: AS/AA degree and 2+ years of related experience, or 2 years of technical training and 2+ years of related experience, or HS/GED and 6 years of related experience.\n1 year of related experience as a ground system or console operator.\nExperience following operational and/or maintenance procedures.\nAbility to perform standalone shift work.\nU.S. Citizenship is required.\nDesired Experience:\nExperience operating or working with electro-optic elements, subsystems, and systems for ground-based systems including lasers, detectors, and beam control assemblies.\nExperience operating or configuring timing equipment for high precision servo control, data measurement, and processing systems/subsystems.\nExperience using complex test instruments such as high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment.\nSCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range\n$32.53\nDetails\nTarget Salary Range: The rate / range per hour below 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.\nBenefits Statement: Peraton 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: The 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.\nEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.","company":"Peraton","rawCompany":"peraton","city":"Mt Laguna","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T15:07:16.755Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-3021.00","title":"Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians","slug":"aerospace-engineering-and-operations-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"55-3015.00","title":"Command and Control Center Specialists","slug":"command-and-control-center-specialists"},{"code":"27-4012.00","title":"Broadcast Technicians","slug":"broadcast-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"517410","title":"Satellite Telecommunications","slug":"satellite-telecommunications"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"MOBLAS Console Operator / Space Communications Program","description":"About Peraton\nPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.\nAbout The Role\nPeraton is seeking a full-time Engineering Technician to join our team in Mount Laguna, CA to support our Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract.\n\nAs prime contractor on the SENSE contract, Peraton is responsible for the operation, maintenance, sustainment and systems engineering of NASA’s worldwide satellite communication networks. Join the SENSE team to support NASA programs that integrate with state-of-the-art RF satellite communications systems and technologies!\n\nIn this position, you will work with the NASA Space Geodesy Network (NSGN) program by supporting the operations and maintenance of the NASA MOBile LAser System (MOBLAS) ground station, specifically MOBLAS-4. The MOBLAS system is used to measure the round-trip time of flight of laser pulses to satellites that are equipped with retroreflectors. The data collected supports geophysical and geodetic research activities.\n\nThe successful candidate will be responsible for:\nOperating the MOBLAS-4 station 8 hours per day, 5 days a week to collect satellite range data. Typical shift is from 6am to 2pm.\nPerforming regular weekly, monthly, and yearly preventative maintenance on all systems according to local operating procedures.\nComplete regular ground tests to calibrate instrumentation and adjustments as needed.\nCoordinate with remote engineering team to\nTroubleshoot system malfunctions and complete corrective maintenance as directed.\nReview or verify blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling equipment.\nReceiving technical advice from supervisor or engineer and work is reviewed for technical adequacy (or conformity with instructions).\nPerforming other duties as assigned.\nQualifications\nRequired Experience:\nEducation/Experience: AS/AA degree and 2+ years of related experience, or 2 years of technical training and 2+ years of related experience, or HS/GED and 6 years of related experience.\n1 year of related experience as a ground system or console operator.\nExperience following operational and/or maintenance procedures.\nAbility to perform standalone shift work.\nU.S. Citizenship is required.\nDesired Experience:\nExperience operating or working with electro-optic elements, subsystems, and systems for ground-based systems including lasers, detectors, and beam control assemblies.\nExperience operating or configuring timing equipment for high precision servo control, data measurement, and processing systems/subsystems.\nExperience using complex test instruments such as high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment.\nSCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range\n$32.53\nDetails\nTarget Salary Range: The rate / range per hour below 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.\nBenefits Statement: Peraton 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: The 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.\nEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.","datePosted":"2026-08-06T15:07:16.755Z","dateModified":"2026-08-06T15:07:16.755Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Peraton","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Mt Laguna","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"4a1de29d4010f408399c3ab4"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4a1de29d4010f408399c3ab4"}}