Space Object Imagery Analyst & Collection Operator. Kihei Move Collective

Space Object Imagery Analyst & Collection Operator

K 's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role – protecting our national security.

• Innovative Projects: K 's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work:
  Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

K  was selected to support the US Space Force/Air Force Research Laboratory's ASTRO (Advanced Space Technology Research and Optimization) contract to provide mission equipment operations, maintenance, and upgrades to the USSF's Air Force Maui Optical Site (AMOS) on top of the 10,000-foot summit of Haleakala. The AMOS site plays a vital role in national security by monitoring man-made objects in space and continuously developing next‑generation capabilities to keep pace with the expanding space domain.

This presents an incredible opportunity to push the boundaries of space and telescope technologies.

• High‑quality NEI imagery delivered consistently to customers.
• Accurate and defensible SNIIRS and Analyst Ratings based on observable features.
• Reliable execution of tasking with precise collection coding and metadata accuracy.
• Clear, actionable reporting that enhances customer space situational awareness.
• Strong teamwork, judgment, and commitment to mission excellence.

• Execute tasking to schedule and manage satellite collection opportunities and site availability.
• Understand and apply pass geometry, illumination conditions, elevation constraints, and sensor configuration requirements to ensure optimal Near Earth Imaging (NEI) collection quality.
• Monitor tracking performance, focus stability, and correct configuration during active collections.
• Apply proper Collection Codes to document schedule decisions, attempt status, acquisition results, and publishing outcomes.

• Process NEI data through various data processing software and data pipelines.
• Conduct image development adjustments (iterations, contrast, denoising, Multi‑frame Blind Deconvolution (MFBD) parameters) to ensure the highest possible interpretability and accuracy.
• Select the "best frame" and prepare data products for publication following established SOPs, quality guidelines, and customer requirements.
• Responsible for actively training and mentoring personnel in processing and collections.

• Identify, classify, and analyze satellites, spacecraft, and debris using resolved NEI imagery.
• Apply Space National Imagery Interpretation Rating Standards (SNIIRS) interpretability scales to evaluate object details, detect observables, and determine orientation, feature visibility, and structural components.
• Compare objects against known configurations, expected behaviors, and mission context to detect anomalies, changes, or unusual activity.

• Evaluate collection performance using Analyst Pass Ratings (Poor‑Excellent) and SNIIRS ratings for image interpretability.
• Document operational issues such as tracking instability, focus drift, seeing conditions, or hardware/software anomalies in real time.
• Prepare clear, concise technical reports, imagery annotations, and data summaries for customers.

• Work directly with government customers to understand their mission needs and adjust collection or processing strategies accordingly.
• Review customer feedback to continuously improve data quality and workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate with operators, analysts, engineers, and leadership to refine…