Job Requirements
Centennial, CO Louisville, CO
Top Secret Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$119,000 - $163,500
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Orbital Analyst to join our space operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for continuously monitoring the position and velocity of artificial objects in Earth orbit or deep space, applying mathematical models and observational data to precisely calculate orbital parameters, predicting potential close approaches between objects and recommending necessary avoidance maneuvers, designing optimal trajectories for spacecraft launches, orbital transfers, and reentries, tracking and cataloging space debris to help prevent dangerous collisions, and assessing the risk of collision between various space objects. The candidate will develop and use tools to perform precise orbit determination using specialized software tools. Ability to quickly connect in-person and in writing, and to actively listen and perceive the needs, values or opinions of others. Proactivity in identifying and addressing challenges to include innovations that result in positive organizational impact.
The role involves monitoring and analyzing spacecraft and satellite trajectories while supporting mission planning through trajectory design and optimization, including developing and using specialized software tools to perform precise orbit determination. A critical aspect of the position focuses on space safety, encompassing collision avoidance analysis and the development of mitigation strategies, maintaining space catalogs and applicable processes that enable mission execution, and generating detailed reports on conjunction events and close approaches. The role requires close collaboration with flight operations mission teams to support spacecraft maneuver planning and ensure mission success.
In this role, you will specify, architect, and integrate complex system solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to understand project requirements and objectives. You will derive, decompose, allocate, trace, and manage system requirements and architectures, as well as define and document system concepts of operation. Supporting development milestone reviews by creating artifacts and deliverables will be a key responsibility, alongside overseeing system integration and verification activities to ensure system functionality and performance. You will identify and manage technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement. Adhering to established engineering processes and standards will be essential, and you will communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful execution.
About You
Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.
We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master’s +3 yrs experience).
Typically, 5+ years of related experience (or Masters + 3 years of experience).
Emerging expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a thorough understanding of the systems development lifecycle.
Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.
Knowledge of systems architecture, systems integration, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles.
Emerging ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers to drive systems engineering products
An active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of spacecraft mission planning, scheduling, and orbit analysis.
Experience with astrodynamics libraries, propagators, etc.
Experience working commercial and/or government Space Domain Awareness programs.
Extensive experience or education in orbital mechanics.
Ability to script, C, C++, Python, JavaScript, Ruby or related programming experience.
Experience with Government Cloud Architectures (GovCloud or others).
Extensive experience or education in RPOD.
Experience with C2 and TT&C Software Development.
Full Stack Developer.
Cloudera, OpenShift, Kubernetes experience; either on or working with software, DevSecOps, etc teams.
We are seeking a skilled Orbital Analyst to join our space operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for continuously monitoring the position and velocity of artificial objects in Earth orbit or deep space, applying mathematical models and observational data to precisely calculate orbital parameters, predicting potential close approaches between objects and recommending necessary avoidance maneuvers, designing optimal trajectories for spacecraft launches, orbital transfers, and reentries, tracking and cataloging space debris to help prevent dangerous collisions, and assessing the risk of collision between various space objects. The candidate will develop and use tools to perform precise orbit determination using specialized software tools. Ability to quickly connect in-person and in writing, and to actively listen and perceive the needs, values or opinions of others. Proactivity in identifying and addressing challenges to include innovations that result in positive organizational impact.
The role involves monitoring and analyzing spacecraft and satellite trajectories while supporting mission planning through trajectory design and optimization, including developing and using specialized software tools to perform precise orbit determination. A critical aspect of the position focuses on space safety, encompassing collision avoidance analysis and the development of mitigation strategies, maintaining space catalogs and applicable processes that enable mission execution, and generating detailed reports on conjunction events and close approaches. The role requires close collaboration with flight operations mission teams to support spacecraft maneuver planning and ensure mission success.
In this role, you will specify, architect, and integrate complex system solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to understand project requirements and objectives. You will derive, decompose, allocate, trace, and manage system requirements and architectures, as well as define and document system concepts of operation. Supporting development milestone reviews by creating artifacts and deliverables will be a key responsibility, alongside overseeing system integration and verification activities to ensure system functionality and performance. You will identify and manage technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement. Adhering to established engineering processes and standards will be essential, and you will communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful execution.
About You
Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.
We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master’s +3 yrs experience).
Typically, 5+ years of related experience (or Masters + 3 years of experience).
Emerging expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a thorough understanding of the systems development lifecycle.
Knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.
Knowledge of systems architecture, systems integration, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles.
Emerging ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers to drive systems engineering products
An active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of spacecraft mission planning, scheduling, and orbit analysis.
Experience with astrodynamics libraries, propagators, etc.
Experience working commercial and/or government Space Domain Awareness programs.
Extensive experience or education in orbital mechanics.
Ability to script, C, C++, Python, JavaScript, Ruby or related programming experience.
Experience with Government Cloud Architectures (GovCloud or others).
Extensive experience or education in RPOD.
Experience with C2 and TT&C Software Development.
Full Stack Developer.
Cloudera, OpenShift, Kubernetes experience; either on or working with software, DevSecOps, etc teams.
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