Mission Operations and Controls Engineer – Orbital Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Continuously tracking the position and velocity of artificial objects in Earth's orbit or deep space.

• Utilizing mathematical models and observational data to accurately compute orbital parameters.

• Anticipating potential close encounters between objects and suggesting necessary avoidance actions.

• Crafting optimal trajectories for spacecraft launches, orbital transfers, and re-entries.

• Monitoring and cataloging space debris to aid in preventing hazardous collisions.

• Evaluating the risk of collision among various space objects.

• Developing and employing tools to execute precise orbit determination using specialized software.

• Collaborating with flight operations mission teams to assist in spacecraft maneuver planning.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent work experience in place of a degree, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience).

• Generally, 5+ years of related experience (or a Master's degree plus 3 years of experience).

• Developing expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices.

• Familiarity with requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.

• Understanding of systems architecture, systems integration, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles.

• Growing ability to collaborate and communicate with technical and specialized subject matter expert engineers.

• An active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• 401(k) plan with a 150% match up to 6%.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Three weeks of paid time off.

• A generous benefits package.