Posted 4 days ago
Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Unspecified
Engineering - Systems
Huntsville, AL (On-Site/Office)
MTSI is seeking to hire a Space Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support our Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) program to join our tea in Huntsville, Alabama.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
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Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership: Provide expert-level guidance on space operations, focusing on orbital mechanics, satellite systems integration, and SBI-related mission planning.
- Program Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, test, deploy, and sustain space-based interceptor systems in alignment with program requirements and DoD mission objectives.
- Systems Analysis: Analyze space environments, threats, and system performance to optimize the operational effectiveness of SBI assets.
- Risk Assessment: Identify and mitigate risks related to satellite operations, launch planning, orbital deployment, and system reliability.
- Engineering Integration: Support the design and implementation of space-based sensors, command and control systems, and communication architectures.
- Mission Simulations: Develop and execute dynamic mission modeling and simulations for space and missile defense scenarios.
- Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with DoD regulations, international treaties, and space policy guidelines.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison between government agencies, program partners, and technical teams, delivering briefings, technical reports, and actionable recommendations.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Space Operations, or a related field (Ph.D. preferred).
- Experience:
- 20+ years of demonstrated expertise in space operations, orbital mechanics, and satellite systems.
- Experience working with DoD programs or missile defense systems is highly desirable.
- Experience developing and integrating space-based systems for national security applications is a strong plus.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in tools/software such as MATLAB, STK, GMAT, or similar platforms for orbital analysis and modeling.
- Knowledge: Thorough understanding of missile defense architectures, kinetic kill vehicles, and space situational awareness concepts.
- Security Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret clearance required with SCI eligibility.
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group id: RTL041421
