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Senior Orbital Analyst
Colorado Springs, CO
Job Description
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Education
Licenses & Certifications
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to providing a work environment that values and respects each Team Member as an individual and important member of our culturally diverse organization. In keeping with this commitment, the Company is dedicated to providing a work environment free from any type of discrimination based upon race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, covered veteran and military status, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, political affiliation, or any other classification protected by law. This commitment and policy applies to all areas of employment.
The Senior Orbital Analyst / Space Domain Awareness Analyst will provide decision-makers with integrated warfighter analysis and assessments for current and future Space system capabilities, provide validation and verification (V&V) of critical Space Situational Awareness (SSA) algorithms and data, as well as provide analytical support to pivot the Space Situational Awareness Mission Area to a Space Domain Awareness mindset.
Responsibilities:
- Design and run V&V efforts of astrodynamics algorithms used at Space C2 centers (e.g. 18 SPCS and NSDC)
- Analyze algorithm deficiencies and identify possible mitigation procedures and/or replacement algorithms at both the C2 and sensor end of the SSA enterprise
- Assist in validation of SSN, non-traditional, commercial space surveillance sensor data
- Develop/maintain Enterprise-wide astrodynamic software to ensure SSA system interoperability
- Develop prototype algorithms to solve operational SSA/SDA problems
- Set up Design of Experiments to analyze potential TTP improvements and/or alternative methods employed at the C2 or Sensor sites
- Provide SSA Mission area analysis and assessments for space C2 and sensor systems
- Provide numerical validation of SSA C2 system algorithms and sensor data
- V&V to support SSA Ops Acceptance (OA) decisions
- Technical lead for integration/OA of traditional/non-traditional sensors and data sources
- Support Ops Concept/TTP development
- Provide subject matter expertise to solve technical operational issues
- Research and develop algorithms and/or methods to improve SSA performance
- Analysis support for requirements development, AoAs, AoOs, MUAs, etc. as required
Required Skills and Experience:
- Master of Science degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research or a related technical field
- 5+ years of relevant experience (or 3 with a Ph.D.)
- 2+ years of experience with one or more of the following program languages: Python, MATLAB, C++ or C#
- Experience with astrodynamics software
- Experience designing and running V&V efforts of astrodynamics algorithms
- Orbital analysis experience
- Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to integrate and analyze data
- High motivation, creativity, and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- An active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Preferred Experience:
- Ph.D. in Operations Research or a STEM field
- Experience in DoD space and joint force programs
- TS/SCI security clearance
Compensation:
- Starting salary ranges from approximately $130,000 to $160,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.
Benefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit:
Education
Masters of Computer Science (required)
Licenses & Certifications
Top Secret (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to providing a work environment that values and respects each Team Member as an individual and important member of our culturally diverse organization. In keeping with this commitment, the Company is dedicated to providing a work environment free from any type of discrimination based upon race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, covered veteran and military status, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, political affiliation, or any other classification protected by law. This commitment and policy applies to all areas of employment.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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