Job Requirements
Santa Barbara, CA
Top Secret Polygraph
Career Level not specified
$165,000 - $200,000
Job Description
GTSC seeks to support t he Office of Space Commerce (OSC) is leading implementation of Space Policy Directive-3 (SPD-3) by transitioning civil and commercial space traffic coordination (STC) responsibilities from the Department of Defense (DoD) to the Department of Commerce. Central to this effort is the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS), scheduled for production release in January 2026, which will provide spaceflight safety services to global owner/operators.
The Senior Systems Engineer will act as a technical and operational bridge between OSC and DoDx27s space domain awareness (SDA) enterprise, particularly Space Delta 2, the 18th and 19th Space Defense Squadrons, and the S.P.A.C.E. Office at Vandenberg Space Force Base. This individual will help capture operational lessons from the DoD, integrate them into TraCSS design and operations, and support OSCx27s role as the U.S. civil authority for spaceflight safety.
The role requires deep SDA/STC expertise, orbital analysis experience, and leadership in multi-agency technical environments, ensuring TraCSS exceeds the services previously provided by DoDx27s Space-Track.org by delivering more frequent, higher-fidelity, and on-demand conjunction assessments.
Primary Duties:
• Lead requirements definition, operational concept development, and transition planning for TraCSS.
• Support agile development, testing, and operational readiness of TraCSS in alignment with OSCx27s roadmap.
• Serve as OSCx27s embedded representative with Space Delta 2/S.P.A.C.E. Office.
• Translate operational best practices from DoD SDA into actionable requirements for TraCSS.
• Oversee transition of manual data transfer protocols to automated machine-to-machine (M2M) exchanges using NDPP and Databahn.
• Document and analyze the mission roles of 18SDS, 19SDS, and Space Delta 2, identifying functions essential for safe and sustainable operations.
• Ensure TraCSS requirements cover conjunction assessment, launch collision avoidance, re-entry prediction, and integration of commercial data.
• Contribute to orbital analysis, re-entry prediction, breakup event resolution, and recovery of lost objects, in collaboration with DoD and commercial partners.
• Support incorporation of commercial sensor networks and cloud-based data architectures into TraCSS operations.
• Provide technical mentorship to OSC and contractor staff, shaping an operational culture modeled on best practices from Space Force and industry.
• Develop checklists, SOPs, and training aids to accelerate workforce readiness for TraCSS operations.
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI.
• Education/Experience: Bachelorx27s degree in engineering, physics, or a related field; minimum 12 years of relevant experience (with at least 7 in SDA/SSA/STC).
• Technical Expertise:
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in orbital analysis, space domain awareness, or space traffic coordination.
• Familiarity with systems such as SPADOC, ASW, ATLAS, SP Tasker, JMS, SGSN, CAVENet, or equivalent orbital data processing tools.
• Experience with launch tracking, maneuver detection, conjunction assessment, breakup analysis, and re-entry prediction.
• Integration & Transition Experience: Proven ability to integrate commercial capabilities with DoD/government operations.
• Leadership: Team leadership, training, and mentorship in high-tempo operational environments.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including preparing technical reports, delivering briefings, and engaging interagency partners.
Highly Desired:
• Experience at 18SDS/19SDS, Space Delta 2, or S.P.A.C.E. Office.
• Background in commercial space surveillance networks (e.g., Slingshot SGSN, LeoLabs, ExoAnalytic).
• Published research or conference contributions (e.g., AMOS, ASCEND, IAC) in orbital analysis, debris mitigation, or SDA.
• Certifications or formal training as Orbital Analyst, Advanced Orbital Analyst, or Senior Orbital Analyst.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-agency teams and developing training pipelines for orbital analysts.
• Tools: Proficiency with Linux/Unix, Python, and data analysis tools.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements.
Requirements
BENEFITS - Full-time Employees
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Group Life insurance
• Short-term Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k)
GTSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.
GTSC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.
GTSC participates in the E-Verify program in all locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
The Senior Systems Engineer will act as a technical and operational bridge between OSC and DoDx27s space domain awareness (SDA) enterprise, particularly Space Delta 2, the 18th and 19th Space Defense Squadrons, and the S.P.A.C.E. Office at Vandenberg Space Force Base. This individual will help capture operational lessons from the DoD, integrate them into TraCSS design and operations, and support OSCx27s role as the U.S. civil authority for spaceflight safety.
The role requires deep SDA/STC expertise, orbital analysis experience, and leadership in multi-agency technical environments, ensuring TraCSS exceeds the services previously provided by DoDx27s Space-Track.org by delivering more frequent, higher-fidelity, and on-demand conjunction assessments.
Primary Duties:
• Lead requirements definition, operational concept development, and transition planning for TraCSS.
• Support agile development, testing, and operational readiness of TraCSS in alignment with OSCx27s roadmap.
• Serve as OSCx27s embedded representative with Space Delta 2/S.P.A.C.E. Office.
• Translate operational best practices from DoD SDA into actionable requirements for TraCSS.
• Oversee transition of manual data transfer protocols to automated machine-to-machine (M2M) exchanges using NDPP and Databahn.
• Document and analyze the mission roles of 18SDS, 19SDS, and Space Delta 2, identifying functions essential for safe and sustainable operations.
• Ensure TraCSS requirements cover conjunction assessment, launch collision avoidance, re-entry prediction, and integration of commercial data.
• Contribute to orbital analysis, re-entry prediction, breakup event resolution, and recovery of lost objects, in collaboration with DoD and commercial partners.
• Support incorporation of commercial sensor networks and cloud-based data architectures into TraCSS operations.
• Provide technical mentorship to OSC and contractor staff, shaping an operational culture modeled on best practices from Space Force and industry.
• Develop checklists, SOPs, and training aids to accelerate workforce readiness for TraCSS operations.
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI.
• Education/Experience: Bachelorx27s degree in engineering, physics, or a related field; minimum 12 years of relevant experience (with at least 7 in SDA/SSA/STC).
• Technical Expertise:
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in orbital analysis, space domain awareness, or space traffic coordination.
• Familiarity with systems such as SPADOC, ASW, ATLAS, SP Tasker, JMS, SGSN, CAVENet, or equivalent orbital data processing tools.
• Experience with launch tracking, maneuver detection, conjunction assessment, breakup analysis, and re-entry prediction.
• Integration & Transition Experience: Proven ability to integrate commercial capabilities with DoD/government operations.
• Leadership: Team leadership, training, and mentorship in high-tempo operational environments.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including preparing technical reports, delivering briefings, and engaging interagency partners.
Highly Desired:
• Experience at 18SDS/19SDS, Space Delta 2, or S.P.A.C.E. Office.
• Background in commercial space surveillance networks (e.g., Slingshot SGSN, LeoLabs, ExoAnalytic).
• Published research or conference contributions (e.g., AMOS, ASCEND, IAC) in orbital analysis, debris mitigation, or SDA.
• Certifications or formal training as Orbital Analyst, Advanced Orbital Analyst, or Senior Orbital Analyst.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-agency teams and developing training pipelines for orbital analysts.
• Tools: Proficiency with Linux/Unix, Python, and data analysis tools.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements.
Requirements
BENEFITS - Full-time Employees
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Group Life insurance
• Short-term Disability
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 401(k)
GTSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.
GTSC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.
GTSC participates in the E-Verify program in all locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
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