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MAG Aerospace · 13 hours ago

Ground Systems Controller / Modernized Earth Terminal (GSC and MET SME).

positionColorado Springs, CO
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$80K/yr - $150K/yr
date8+ years exp

MAG Aerospace is bidding on a high-level government satellite communications support program and is seeking a Ground Systems Controller / Modernized Earth Terminal (GSC and MET SME). The role involves providing technical expertise for ground systems and the Modernized Earth Terminal, ensuring mission readiness through engineering services and training.

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Responsibilities

Provides specialized technical expertise for upgrading, operating, and maintaining Large Fixed SATCOM Earth Terminals, particularly replacing legacy AN/GSC-52 systems with modern, modular X/Ka-band capabilities. They ensure mission readiness through engineering services, obsolescence mitigation, and training, supporting DoD wideband satellite systems
System Modernization: Expertise in the MET program, which replaces aging, large fixed-site terminals
Technical Support & Engineering: Conducting technical studies, system testing, and obsolescence mitigation by recommending replacements for obsolete parts in legacy terminals
Capabilities: Providing in-depth knowledge of simultaneous X/Ka-band operations, IP modems, and the Monitor and Control (M&C) unit, which manages up to six collocated terminals
Training & Readiness: Developing and instructing on, or maintaining, advanced SATCOM systems to ensure battlefield communication supremacy
Compliance: Ensuring terminal compliance with federal standards, including High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) protection

Qualification

Satellite ground station experienceModernized Earth Terminal (MET) expertiseX/Ka-band operationsTechnical studiesTestingTrainingInstructionCompliance with federal standards

Required

Minimum of 8 years satellite ground station experience
Minimum of 4 years MET experience as an operator and maintainer (including detailed maintenance work)
Minimum 2 years WSOC experience preferred (e.g. operator, system administrator)
High School education
Top Secret clearance
US Citizenship required

Preferred

Minimum 2 years WSOC experience preferred (e.g. operator, system administrator)

Benefits

Health
Life
Disability
Financial
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance

Company

MAG Aerospace

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MAG Aerospace provides airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance services.
dateFounded in 2009
location
Fairfax, Virginia, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://magaero.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
New Mountain Capital
2018-06-07Private Equity
2013-09-23Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Matt Twiggs
VP, Engineering & Technology
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