Space Object Imagery Analyst & Collection Operator

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** 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.

The Space Object Imagery Analyst & Collection Operator is responsible for executing the full Tasking, Collection, Processing, and Dissemination (TCPD) workflow supporting the critical Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission requirements. This role integrates ground‐based telescope operations, high‐fidelity resolved imaging analysis, data processing, and customer‐focused reporting to deliver high‐quality assessments of satellites, spacecraft, and orbital activity.

The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical mindset, technical curiosity about space systems, exceptional attention to detail, train Operators to execute TCPD, and the ability to work in an operational, multi‐disciplinary environment.
** What Success Looks Like in This Role:
*** 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.
** Duties and Responsibilities**:
** 1. Collection Planning & Execution
*** 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.
** 2. Data Processing & Image Development
*** 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.
** 3. Imagery Interpretation & Object Characterization
*** Identify, classify, and analyze satellites, spacecraft, and debris using resolved NEI imagery.
* Apply Space National Imagery Interpretation Rating Standards (SNIIRS)…