Posted today
Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
Colorado Springs, CO (On-Site/Office)
Space Mission Protection Analyst
Senior-Level (10+ Years) | Colorado Springs, CO | TS/SCI with Polygraph Required
Defend the space domain. Protect national assets. Shape the future of Space Domain Awareness in real time.
A Day in the Life - What You'll Do
• Maintain real-time situational awareness across the space domain to coordinate, de-conflict, and integrate mission protection actions across national security space programs.
• Execute mission protection activities supporting the evolving Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission and space object catalog operations.
• Apply orbital mechanics and astrodynamics principles to real-world satellite operations, maneuver analysis, and orbit determination challenges.
• Collaborate with space operations centers, acquisition offices, and U.S. Government agencies to interpret and implement space policy, standards, and mission protection procedures.
• Develop, refine, and sustain processes, procedures, and resources to enhance mission protection decision-making and operational readiness.
Required Qualifications
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Space Domain Awareness (SDA), space mission protection, or national space policy
• Minimum 10 years of experience in orbital or space mission analysis
• Experience planning and conducting software testing to meet system requirements
• Experience developing and presenting briefings on satellite capabilities and space operations
• Experience coordinating and planning activities with mission partners
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics and astrodynamics
• Ability to apply orbital mechanics to real-world operational problems
• Understanding of orbit determination and prediction methods
• Experience working with orbital state data
• Understanding of space object tracking sensors, networks, and associated data (capabilities and limitations)
• Ability to interpret, draft, discuss, and implement U.S. government-wide space policy in a collaborative environment
• Familiarity with Linux-based operating systems, particularly Red Hat Linux
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with technical and operational teams to develop cross-disciplinary solutions involving astrodynamics and sensor technologies
• Experience modeling with orbit dynamics tools and libraries
• Experience with orbit propagation techniques
• Experience with orbit determination and satellite maneuver analysis
• Familiarity with Space Force Astrodynamics Support Workstation (ASW) or similar tools
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners.
35+ states and 20+ countries. We've delivered trusted solutions for over two decades - strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space.
Why Caribou Thunder?
TEAM THUNDER - Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve.
Employee Advocacy
Mission Proven
Global Reach
Skilled Teams
Modern Tools
Empowering Culture
Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier - delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments.
We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence - disciplines powering the nation's most complex technical missions.
Employee Advocacy + Benefits
Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being - knowing their success drives ours.
Benefits include:
Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with 6% Company Match
Flexible PTO & Work Schedule
Education & Certification Reimbursement
Support for Military Leave
Work-Life Balance & Traditional Family Values
Your future, your flexibility, your well-being - we invest in you. Apply and let's connect.
Senior-Level (10+ Years) | Colorado Springs, CO | TS/SCI with Polygraph Required
Defend the space domain. Protect national assets. Shape the future of Space Domain Awareness in real time.
A Day in the Life - What You'll Do
• Maintain real-time situational awareness across the space domain to coordinate, de-conflict, and integrate mission protection actions across national security space programs.
• Execute mission protection activities supporting the evolving Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission and space object catalog operations.
• Apply orbital mechanics and astrodynamics principles to real-world satellite operations, maneuver analysis, and orbit determination challenges.
• Collaborate with space operations centers, acquisition offices, and U.S. Government agencies to interpret and implement space policy, standards, and mission protection procedures.
• Develop, refine, and sustain processes, procedures, and resources to enhance mission protection decision-making and operational readiness.
Required Qualifications
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Space Domain Awareness (SDA), space mission protection, or national space policy
• Minimum 10 years of experience in orbital or space mission analysis
• Experience planning and conducting software testing to meet system requirements
• Experience developing and presenting briefings on satellite capabilities and space operations
• Experience coordinating and planning activities with mission partners
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics and astrodynamics
• Ability to apply orbital mechanics to real-world operational problems
• Understanding of orbit determination and prediction methods
• Experience working with orbital state data
• Understanding of space object tracking sensors, networks, and associated data (capabilities and limitations)
• Ability to interpret, draft, discuss, and implement U.S. government-wide space policy in a collaborative environment
• Familiarity with Linux-based operating systems, particularly Red Hat Linux
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with technical and operational teams to develop cross-disciplinary solutions involving astrodynamics and sensor technologies
• Experience modeling with orbit dynamics tools and libraries
• Experience with orbit propagation techniques
• Experience with orbit determination and satellite maneuver analysis
• Familiarity with Space Force Astrodynamics Support Workstation (ASW) or similar tools
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners.
35+ states and 20+ countries. We've delivered trusted solutions for over two decades - strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space.
Why Caribou Thunder?
TEAM THUNDER - Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve.
Employee Advocacy
Mission Proven
Global Reach
Skilled Teams
Modern Tools
Empowering Culture
Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier - delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments.
We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence - disciplines powering the nation's most complex technical missions.
Employee Advocacy + Benefits
Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being - knowing their success drives ours.
Benefits include:
Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with 6% Company Match
Flexible PTO & Work Schedule
Education & Certification Reimbursement
Support for Military Leave
Work-Life Balance & Traditional Family Values
Your future, your flexibility, your well-being - we invest in you. Apply and let's connect.
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