Infinity ’s niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap between space and ground. This is no small task, and we owe our success to our team who help us fulfill our mission; to match people with their legacies for betterment of the world. There is always a place at Infinity for a motivated, capable individual seeking a career to better the world. We prioritize supporting our team through exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and structured career development. At Infinity, WE ARE MORE – now, come be more with us!

Position Overview

Infinity is looking for a highly motivated Space Operations Lead to join our team to provide 24/7/365 satellite operations support to the Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 1 Transport Layer (T1TL) Program. This Space Operations Lead position is located at SDA Satellite Operations Center (SOC) facility in Grand Forks, ND. Responsibilities include leading satellite operations support of the T1TL Program which includes 42 Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) communication satellites. Operations support tasks include use of Navy Research Lab (NRL) tools for spacecraft planning, navigation, telemetry, tracking, and control.

Primary Responsibilities

The Space Operations Lead is responsible for planning, scheduling, and execution to support real-time satellite operations. Responsibilities include:

• Provide mission operations support to a constellation of satellites

• Monitor health and status of each spacecraft in the constellation and perform short term telemetry trending

• Work with systems and software engineers to conduct and support anomaly review board investigations as necessary

• Make modifications to existing operations procedures to incorporate lessons learned from in-flight performance

• Support system maintenance activities such as procedure updates and software updates

• Work with a diverse group of engineers to debug on-orbit and ground issues

• Track space vehicle configuration, including both hardware and software

• Collaborate with mission planners to enable manual and automated mission planning during different phases of operations

• Support constellation-level operations, including shift work

• Prioritize individual and team tasks and take the lead on resolving issues

• Coordinate operations with teams located in multiple sites

  Minimum Qualifications

• Desire to train and certify as a Space Operator to successfully execute satellite operations support tasks

• Experience in planning, organizing, and successfully executing tasks

• Experience managing/leading operations personnel

• Excellent leadership and team-building abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment

• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to collaborate with external partners to determine the root cause of spacecraft and ground system anomalies

• Ability to make difficult decisions in high pressure environments

• Willingness and ability to support a 24/7 environment with shift work

  Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience conducting on-orbit mission operations and resolving satellite and ground system anomalies

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot software systems

• Experience with at least one spacecraft subsystem (ADCS, TT&C, Comms, EPS, Thermal, FSW)

• Experience in satellite ground system maintenance

  Education/Experience

  BS in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent. Four years of space systems/satellite operations experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

  Clearance Requirement

  Active Secret security clearance

  Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based, with a standard workweek schedule. Could include shift work outside of normal work hours if the need to backfill Space Operator position occurs.

• Some travel may be required to client locations (to include training)

• Professional, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment

• Requires adherence to security protocols and DoD regulations

  Shift Schedule

  The Space Operations Lead position supports the SDA Operations Center 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, primarily on a standard workweek schedule.

  Infinity Benefits

   

• Great Company Culture.  Infinity firmly believes that our success is due to the happiness and personal satisfaction of our employees. 

• Health Benefits.  100% Company Paid   Medical and Dental for you AND your family. 

• Work that Stays at Work.  Genuine work/life balance and flexibility. We know our employees have lives outside of work and we support you in living them! 

• Rest and Relaxation.   Three weeks' Vacation – Front Loaded on the day you start, and  we pay for you to go on our company reward trip  (ask us about this!)

• Health and Wellness.  We offer 48 hours of sick leave, in addition to your Vacation, as well as Flex-Spending options (Medical and Dependent Care) 

• Prepare for the Future.  401(k) company contribution, with free professional financial planning advisors 

• Education and Professional Training Reimbursement.   We support our employees career aspirations and growth! 

• Profit Sharing Plan.   Infinity’s success is due to our employees. Eligible employees are able to participate in our Profit-Sharing Plan. 

• And more!  

   

  U.S. Citizenship is required.

  EOE including disability/vet

  To learn more about our company and benefits, please visit:  Infinity Careers (https://www.infinity.aero/careers)

  Anticipated Close Date: 2/14/25