Mission Planner​/Orbital Analyst

Job Overview

a.i. solutions is seeking a Mission Planner/Orbital Analyst with experience in orbital mechanics to support operations of experimental satellite systems. The Orbital Analyst will support Concept Exploration, Mission Readiness and Satellite Operations for unique satellite systems at Kirtland AFB, NM.

• Responsible for Pre-Launch, L&EO, and On-Orbit mission planning activities.
• Perform space mission and pre-pass planning, scheduling, and coordination required to achieve mission success.
• Interface with mission specific payload customers to build payload schedules and taskings for operations.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of mission-specific documentation including procedures, on-console handbooks, support plans, Operations Directives (OD), test plans and anomaly response plans.
• Participate in mission rehearsals and exercises.
• Assist in ground system anomaly characterization and recovery.
• Assist in the development and validation of changes to mission operations requirements.
• Evaluate proposed operations concept changes.
• Identify opportunities for system automation.
• Develop/script components of the mission-unique ground system.
• Perform testing activities under the guidance of a test lead.
• Document and communicate work to peers and customers through formal and informal forums.
• Provide analysis and evaluation of mission data.
• Provide recommendations for improvements, optimization, and/or maintenance efforts for mission systems and processes.
• Collaborate with customers to define and refine mission requirements and needs; provide advice and recommend solutions.
• Supervise personnel as required.

• Hold an active DoD TS security clearance and obtain SCI eligibility prior to start.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline.
• 0-7 years of operational space experience or equivalent related experience.
• Familiarity with operational software languages such as C++, Perl, and Python.

• Extensive experience or education in orbital mechanics or orbit analysis.
• Knowledge of spacecraft mission planning, scheduling, and orbit analysis.
• Ability to script in PERL, C#, or other scripting languages.
• Experience with C, C++, Python, or related programming languages.
• Strong communication skills: clarity in both written and verbal interactions.
• Demonstrated leadership accomplishments.
• Proactive in identifying and addressing challenges, including innovations that result in positive organizational impact.

• Salary ranges from $75,000 to $100,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan with company contributions beginning Day #1.
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers.
• Company‑paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness plans promoting well‑being and work‑life harmony.

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