Mission Operations and Controls Engineer – Orbital Analyst

Role Overview

• 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
• assessing the risk of collision between various space objects
• developing and using tools to perform precise orbit determination using specialized software tools
• collaborating with flight operations mission teams to support spacecraft maneuver planning

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 yrs experience)
• Typically 5+ years of related experience (or Masters + 3 years of experience)
• Emerging expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices
• 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
• An active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• generous benefit package