Space Orbital Operator

• Conduct orbital analysis and data interpretation to monitor and track satellite positions, trajectories, and potential collisions
• Analyze and identify anomalies in satellite behavior
• Participate in meetings and presentations to brief clients and management on orbital analysis findings
• Interact with operations managers, operators, and analysts on new analytic methods, technologies, and strategies
• Collaborate with national and tactical operations elements to advance target development efforts
• Recommend strategies and support strategic and operational requirements
• Compile and analyze statistics based on the current space object population
• Use specialized software and tools to perform orbital calculations and predictions
• Identify and implement process improvements for more efficient and accurate analysis

• Experience with a scripting language such as shell, Perl, or Python
• Knowledge of space surveillance and tracking systems, such as radar and optical sensors
• Ability to compile and analyze statistics based on current space object population
• TS/SCI clearance required
• Associate’s degree and 8+ years of experience with space, engineering or orbital analytics, Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience with space, engineering or orbital analytics, or Master’s degree and 4+ years of experience with space, engineering or orbital analytics
• Experience with space and orbital mechanics and data analysis
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements for more efficient and accurate analysis
• Ability to use specialized software and tools to perform orbital calculations and predictions
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph preferred
• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Demonstrates expertise in orbital analysis, satellite tracking, and data interpretation, with a strong ability to implement process improvements and utilize specialized software for orbital calculations. Holds a TS/SCI clearance and possesses extensive experience in space surveillance and analytics.

• Orbital Analysis
• Satellite Tracking
• Data Interpretation
• Scripting Language (Shell, Perl, Python)
• Space Surveillance Systems

• Orbital Mechanics
• Data Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Statistical Analysis
• Orbital Calculations

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Presentation Skills

• TS/SCI Clearance
• TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph (Preferred)

• Space Analytics
• Space Object Population
• Tactical Operations
• Target Development

• Specialized Software for Orbital Calculations
• Radar Systems
• Optical Sensors