Satellite Ground Systems Lead

Full Time Oxnard, CA, US Position Overview The Satellite Ground Systems Lead will report operationally to the SOMSS Program Manager and will provide oversight and guidance to the Satellite Ground Systems team. The Lead is responsible for supporting ground system components such as SGLS & EHF antennas, uplink/downlink RF components, receivers, high‑power amplifiers, antenna control units, crypto‑logic devices, front‑end processing devices (RT‑Logic), multiplexers (Juniper Circuit‑to‑Packet (CTP)), EHF switching, communications/circuit equipment, GPS receiver/antenna, timing distribution, and standalone systems supporting communications equipment, test equipment and calibration, and special purpose equipment. The role supports all communication circuits and equipment bearing connectivity into the 10th Space Operations Squadron (10 SOPS) networks (e.g., CSU/DSU, repeater cards, media transceivers, copper, and fiber optic cabling), including DISA services (data, voice, and video circuits, mobile satellite phones). The Lead works with Information Technology (IT) support staff and Government engineers where integration requires teaming of personnel for tech refresh, spares, installations, repairs, upgrades, troubleshooting, and diagnostics. Responsibilities include managing real property, records, and drawings, and planning and scheduling maintenance. Primary Responsibilities Instruct and aid employees, plan and assign work, maintain a smooth workflow, evaluate equipment, correct deficiencies, and ensure safe work center practices. Perform troubleshooting, corrective action, repair, and maintenance as per guidance from Program‑of‑Record (POR) support activities, vendors, and Designated Government Representative (DGR). Perform ground system anomaly response to troubleshoot, diagnose and correct ground system components. Monitor and coordinate corrective actions on leased lines (LL); generate all necessary requests for LL support and service. Initiate, diagnose, analyze, and implement (with DGR coordination & approval) corrective actions, improvements, upgrades, and enhancements to ground systems per the 10 SOPS Configuration Management Plan. Act as a technical representative of ground system operations and participate in meetings related to troubleshooting, correction, enhancement, maintenance, and sustainment of ground system components as required by the 10 SOPS DGR. Develop and submit project concepts for government approval, providing a rough order of magnitude (ROM) of the estimated funding and man‑hours. Develop project proposals following approval of the initial project concept by the government. Ensure cost proposals for material and services required for maintenance, upgrades, enhancements, and corrective action are submitted to N6 DGR for approval and procurement. Provide oversight during installation and integration of hardware and software provided by other vendors to support overall project objectives. Ensure DISA authorized service interruption (ASI) messages on SIPRNet for outages affecting 10 SOPS communication circuits are reported through N3 Operations and annotated on the Ops Report. Develop and submit to N6 DGR an annual Preventative Maintenance (PM) plan and a schedule for any required downtimes to conduct PM while minimizing operational impact. Provide initial and annual 3M Training, including but not limited to Fall Protection, Aloft Safety, and Electrical Safety; maintain training and certification records for all Maintenance and Material Management (3M) assigned personnel. Work with 10 SOPS 3M Coordinator (3MC) to ensure maintenance procedures and reporting meet 3M requirements. Develop and execute acceptance tests for new, repaired, and replaced equipment, identifying and resolving problems to ensure products meet intended operational requirements and specifications. Ensure proper execution of procedures for Continuity of Operations (COOP), contingency, emergency action, or incident response plans. Provide inventory support on a quarterly and monthly basis for ground system equipment as part of the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS). Required Skills/Qualifications Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Certify in the 3M 301 Maintenance Person and 3M 303 Work Center Supervisor Performance Qualification Standards (PQS). Certify in the Communication Security (COMSEC) Local Element (LE) Performance Qualification Standards (PQS). Preferred Skills/Qualifications Experience with electromechanical and hydraulic antenna systems. Ability to rig and position large antenna components, assemblies, and supporting structures using a crane. Experience using a forklift, man‑lift, or other mechanical material handling equipment. Desired experience in data communications and familiarity with bit error rate (BER) test equipment. Education/Experience Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering, facility management or a technical discipline or equivalent experience. Equivalent experience is defined as 5 years of demonstrated successful performance in Satellite Ground Systems within the technical disciplines outlined above. 5 years’ experience with troubleshooting RF transmitters/receivers, telemetry synchronizers, timing generators, antenna control systems and front‑end telemetry/command processing equipment. 3 years’ experience utilizing oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power meter equipment. Experience with the 3M program or similar preventive maintenance tracking programs. Must be able to lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to climb ladders. The job is normally performed indoors in an industrial setting, with computer rooms and large antennas; this will require the Lead to work in various parts of the facility, as well as outdoors. Travel: Occasional travel to support 10 SOPS mission requirements. Location: Point Mugu, CA. Infinity Benefits This position is governed by a CBA. Infinity provides all benefits that comply with the CBA agreement, to include medical, dental, and vision. #J-18808-Ljbffr