Rick Powelson

Satellite Operations Engineer

Name variants:
Ricky Powelson
Last updated Jun 15, 2024

Contact Information

Last Update
Jul 8, 2022
Email
ri**@afspc.af.mil, ri**@gmail.com
Location
Amo, CO

Workplace

Space Dynamics Laboratory
Satellite Operations Engineer

Logan, UT

Industry

Defense & Space

Work History

Satellite Operations Engineer

1695 north Research Park Way north, Logan, UT 84341
Perform on-console for real-time operations and anomaly investigations for multiple missions Develop and execute spacecraft launch and mission rehearsals Develop and execute procedures fo...
from Jan 2018

Launch Integration Engineer

5500 Canoga Ave SUITE 31, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Point person for SpaceX launch mission integration Coordinate launch activities with SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, and NASA Coordinate launch activities with the Cape Canaveral and Vand...
May 2013 — Jan 2018

Systems Engineer

5500 Canoga Ave SUITE 31, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Perform needs assessments for network upgrade and sustainment Analyze network systems requirements Perform feasibility studies on proposed upgrades or configuration changes Develop and s...
Oct 2007 — May 2013

Instructional Systems Design Lead

Lead Instructional Designer for the National Security Space Institute (NSSI) Designed, developed, and managed courseware for NSSI Space Professional courses Authored course development op...
Jan 2004 — Oct 2007

Program Manager and Training Developer and Network Administrator

Performed course development, management, and administration of Cheyenne Mountain Operations Center courses to include objectives, tests, lesson plans, study guides, and computer simulation...
Jul 2000 — Jan 2004

Information Technology Instructor

1625 west Fountainhead Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85282
Taught Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)/Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and CompTIA A and Network certification courses Developed testing instruments, lesson ...
May 2001 — Jun 2003

Program Manager and Task Analyst and Network Administrator

Developed, controlled and coordinated the study materials and references all Air Force enlisted personnel study for promotion to their next rank (AFPAM 36-2241, Volume 1, Promotion Fitness ...
Jul 1994 — Jul 2000

Technical Training Instructor and Course Developer and Workgroup Administrator

Taught ISD and instructional presentation techniques to new instructors in various occupational fields Developed course objectives, testing instruments, lesson plans, visual aids, and stud...
Sep 1989 — Jul 1994

Training Developer and Manager

Developed formal classroom instruction and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for various aircraft maintenance occupations Managed the aircraft maintenance OJT and certification programs ...
Sep 1986 — Sep 1989

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