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# Satellite Controller (Active Secret Clearance Required)

- **Company:** Akima
- **Location:** United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Comptia Cloud+, CompTIA Security+, SC Clearance
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9060011/satellite-controller-active-secret-clearance-required

## About the Role

* Active SECRET security clearance, or higher.
 * Must be a US Citizen.
 * Minimum High School/GED.
 * Must be able to climb high ladders, work on elevated platforms and antennas.
 * Must be able to perform strenuous physical work to include walking, lifting, pulling loads, bending, kneeling, sitting and reaching overhead.
 * Must possess strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
 * Must be able to read, write and clearly speak English.
 * Must be familiar with the use of and be able to operate electronic test equipment to include multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, frequency counters, signal generators, power meters, and data analyzers.
 * Position may require additional government certifications, as necessary., * Have ONE of the following DoD 8140.03 compliant certifications CompTIA Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC or SSCP.
 * CompTIA Security plus.
 * Associate's degree in Electronics, or equivalent experience.

## Description

* Configures, operates and maintains assigned systems during satellite support, test, and maintenance activities.
 * Initiates, directs and verifies completion of all operational events during the acquisition, tracking and commanding functions of each operational support.
 * Performs Senior Contract Representative (SCR) duties, as required.
 * Maintains cognizance of station equipment status.
 * Performs COMSEC duties as required.
 * Assists with repairs and alignment of equipment IAW TOs/TMs or commercial manuals.
 * Assists with Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) activities.
 * Maintains vehicle folders.
 * Prepares daily activity log entries in appropriate electronic systems.
 * Performs all required systems administration on mission related equipment.
 * May assist in providing on-the-job training to trainees as assigned or directed.
 * Performs other collateral duties as assigned or directed.


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