Telescope Operations Analyst
Telescope Operations Analyst
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Job Description
Position Description:
The Telescope Operations Analyst will be a member of the Gammaray Burst Monitor (GBM) operations team which operates GBM onboard the Fermi Gammaray Space Telescope and provides support in delivering ontime accurate data to both our local science team and to scientists worldwide. Fermi is a NASA mission launched in 2008 to study gammaray events from space such as gammaray bursts and black holes as well as gammaray emissions from lightning on Earth.
The successful candidate will work closely with Fermi scientists at MSFC as well as at GSFC and will interact with scientists at Stanford University who operate the other instrument on board Fermi. This candidate will also interact with our international partners.
Responsibilities:
Provide support to the operations team that produces the weekly routine command loads that will be uploaded to the spacecraft.
Produce reports for the Principal Investigator and other scientists as requested.
Perform quality control and corrective actions on data and monitor operational status of the instrument.
Communicate issues proactively to the appropriate personnel.
Document all changes made to operating parameters when parameter changes are made.
Assist in testing command loads using the flight simulator.
Support the GBM software engineer to maintain GBM software and develop new tools.
Essential Functions
Work Environment:
Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear concise accurate and timely communication both verbally and in writing 100. Requires ability to interact professionally with coworkers management and client 100. Requires travel in the domestic USA <10.
Physical Requirements:
Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers management and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues 10. Also requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks 80. Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities 10.
Equipment and Machines:
Requires ability to operate a personal computer a telephone fax machine copier calculator and other general office equipment 100.
Attendance:
Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required 10 to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.
Other Essential Functions:
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to make rational decisions and to exercise good judgment is essential 100. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or higher in and Engineering or STEM field.
1018 years experience working in a technical area.
Python programming experience.
Experience using Linux scripts.
Strong organizational skills.
Selfstarter but still able to function as part of a team.
Ability to rapidly and confidently reassess priorities and context switch to manage multiple deliverables concurrently.
Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize data trends that are out of normal.
Desired Skills:
Experience in spacecraft operations.
Benefits
Qualis is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment teamwork professional growth innovation community involvement flexible scheduling and a familyfriendly work environment.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
