Junior Orbit Analyst

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Junior Orbit Analyst

In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. The role involves monitoring satellite trajectories, performing basic orbital calculations, assisting in collision avoidance assessments, maintaining accurate data records, generating reports, and coordinating with senior analysts to ensure mission safety and compliance. It is a full‑time, contingent position at a government facility in Springfield, Virginia, contingent upon contract award.

• 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.

• Perform routine orbital calculations and trajectory analysis using established tools and methods.
• Monitor satellite positions and assess potential conjunctions or collision risks.
• Assist in generating maneuver plans and validating orbital adjustments under supervision.
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation of orbital data and analysis results.
• Support the development of reports and briefings for mission planning and operational decision-making.
• Coordinate with senior analysts and mission teams to ensure compliance with orbital safety standards.
• Participate in shift operations and provide real‑time support during critical mission events.
• Contribute to process improvements and tool enhancements for orbital analysis workflows.

• Education & Experience
  • Master’s degree and 1 year of relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience
  • No degree and 4 years of relevant experience
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with adjudicated polygraph
• Familiarity with orbital mechanics principles and basic astrodynamics concepts.
• Experience using orbital analysis software or tools (e.g., STK, GMAT, or equivalent).
• Ability to work in a mission‑critical environment with rotating shifts as required.

• Experience supporting satellite operations or space mission planning.
• Knowledge of conjunction assessment and collision avoidance processes.
• Exposure to scripting or programming for automation of orbital analysis tasks (e.g., Python, MATLAB).

K  may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at K . Let's shape the future together.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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