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ASRC Federal Holding Company

JPSS Satellite Engineer Intern

ASRC Federal Holding Company, Suitland, Maryland, United States, 20746


Job Description

JPSS Satellite Engineer Intern

SUMMARY

ASRC Federal Data Network Corporation is seeking a

JPSS Satellite Engineer Intern to work a full year term. Within the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) constellation engineering group, as part of the Engineering and Mission Operations Support Services VI (EMOSS-VI) contract, this position working from the Suitland, MD and Greenbelt, MD locations requires proven education and experience to demonstrate capacity to perform JPSS satellite engineering at a high-performance level. Our client is responsible for engineering and mission operations support for environmental monitoring satellites managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The

JPSS Satellite Engineer Intern

will perform duties as assigned. Applicant will gain detailed knowledge and skill to perform assigned disciplines. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:

Validation of flight operations products such as command procedures, telemetry displays, trend plotsDevelopment and verification of mission operations plans and proceduresIntegration and operation of the ground segment during interface tests, end-to-end tests and mission simulationsTroubleshooting and analysis during ground segment anomalies, including real-time problem identification and resolutionImprovements to or creation of tools that will increase long-term reliability, monitoring, and anomaly detection capabilityDevelopment of and/or improvement to products used to command, control, communicate and monitor the spacecraftDevelopment of and/or modifications to procedures that support launch readiness and mission integration within OSPORequirements

Qualifications :

Experience: 0 yearsEducation: Sophomore or Junior year in pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree in relevant fieldStrong verbal and written communication skillsMust be able to work at least 20 hours per week during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.Work location is on-site at the Suitland, MD NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF). Some work from home possible, if schedule and remote access allows.Work a full year term.Desired Qualifications :

Understanding of satellite ground systems and flight operationsLinux experienceFamiliarity with simulator configuration and operationSome programming experienceHigh interest in aerospace engineeringInternship, course work/projects in space dynamics, satellite remote sensing are a big plusWork Environment and Physical Demands:

Work in typical office building during a standard 40-hour week. Occasional deadlines or operational conditions require non-standard hours and longer hours.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.