Provide critical communications and tracking for multiple spacecraft from three complexes located globally, and operates year round 24 hours/7days to provide continuous contact with the spacecraft. The program fulfills NASA goals by supporting NASA deep space mission set, including NASA-funded missions and collaborative international missions.
Peraton is seeking a Network Operations Project Engineer (NOPE) to join our team in Monrovia, California to support our Deep Space Network (DSN) program with JPL and NASA.
The Deep Space Network is NASA’s international array of giant radio antennas that supports interplanetary spacecraft missions, plus a few that orbit Earth. The DSN also provides radar and radio astronomy observations that improve our understanding of the solar system and the larger universe. The antennas of the Deep Space Network are the indispensable link to explorers venturing beyond the moon. They provide the crucial connection for commanding our spacecraft and receiving their never before seen images and scientific information on Earth, propelling our understanding of the universe, our solar system and ultimately, our place within it.
The successful candidate will lead technical experts regarding the network infrastructure, project interface and operational support. A Network Operations Project Engineer (NOPE) is the primary individual responsible for development, review and presentation of the Level 1 and Level 2 Mission Event Readiness Review (MERR) materials to JPL, NASA, and Project personnel. The MERR typically occurs in building 301 on the JPL campus.
A Network Operations Project Engineer (NOPE) works with the JPL Mission Interface Manager (MIM) on the development and sustainment of the DSN-Flight project Operational Interface Control Document (OICD). NOPEs work directly with JPL Institutional flight projects on the JPL lab to resolve questions and issues that may arise through the course of planning and sustainment of critical events. NOPEs serve as the representative of Mission Planning and work with Office 920 staff on issues related to DSN-Spacecraft support and resolution of Discrepancy Reports.
Responsibilities :
Mission Support Leadership: Lead mission planning, preparation, coordination, and execution of critical activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Technical Operations Support: Provide technical support for JPL and external projects, including troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Documentation & Planning: Develop, test, and maintain Software Support Files, Network Operations Plans (NOP), and mission-specific support plans.
Network Coordination: Manage all aspects of Deep Space Network (DSN) operational planning, including testing, training, and readiness for mission support.
24/7 Mission Readiness: Ensure mission-critical support availability year-round at JPL and Monrovia campuses.
Mentorship & Reporting: Mentor team members, monitor mission/project status, and deliver progress reports to management and customers.
Customer Relations & Compliance: Maintain strong internal/external customer relationships and stay current on DSN support requirements.
Technical Consulting: Serve as a subject matter expert on DSN capabilities, interfaces, and project integration.
Pre-Launch & In-Flight Operations: Lead planning and execution of all DSN support activities for both pre-launch and mission phases.
Certification Maintenance: Maintain certification as a Network Operations Project Engineer (NOPE).
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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