Orbital Analyst - Space Domain Awareness
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Aerospace/Astronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related STEM field and minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; OR 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
- Experience supporting Space Situational Awareness / Space Domain Awareness missions, such as satellite catalog maintenance, orbital analysis, and conjunction assessment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of orbital mechanics and astrodynamics, including a general understanding of methods of orbit determination and prediction and the use of orbital state data.
- Ability to apply orbital mechanics to operations, including:
- Orbit determination and maintenance
- Orbit prediction and decay
- General and special perturbation-based data and formats
- Orbital maneuvers for station keeping and changes of station
- Understanding of space object tracking sensors, networks, and data, including their capabilities and limitations.
- Familiarity with Linux-based operating systems, particularly Red Hat Linux, and ability to operate SDA tools in that environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide real-time analysis and solutions to technical and operational problems in a dynamic operations environment.
- Clearance Requirements:
- Active TS/SCI with current Polygraph.
- Ability to apply orbital mechanics to operations, including: Orbit determination and maintenance Orbit prediction and decay General and special perturbation-based data and formats Orbital maneuvers for station keeping and changes of station
- Hands-on experience supporting the 18th Space Defense Squadron or other operational space units conducting SDA/SSA and conjunction assessment.
- Experience using Space Force’s Astrodynamics Support Workstation (ASW), Atlas, or similar astrodynamics/orbital analysis tools in an operational setting.
- Experience working in a space operations center or watch-floor environment providing real-time support to operations.
- Experience reviewing and preparing responses to government policies, plans, procedures, and technical documentation as they relate to space operations.
- Ability to interpret, discuss, and implement U.S. government-wide space policy in a collaborative, multi-agency environment.
- Work is primarily performed in an office and/or operations center environment at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
- Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods while using a computer and standard office equipment.
- May be required to work outside normal duty hours on occasion to support non-routine operations or mission events.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience supporting the 18th Space Defense Squadron or other operational space units conducting SDA/SSA and conjunction assessment.
- Experience using Space Force’s Astrodynamics Support Workstation (ASW), Atlas, or similar astrodynamics/orbital analysis tools in an operational setting.
- Experience working in a space operations center or watch-floor environment providing real-time support to operations.
- Experience reviewing and preparing responses to government policies, plans, procedures, and technical documentation as they relate to space operations.
- Ability to interpret, discuss, and implement U.S. government-wide space policy in a collaborative, multi-agency environment.
- Physical Requirements:
- Work is primarily performed in an office and/or operations center environment at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
- Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods while using a computer and standard office equipment.
- May be required to work outside normal duty hours on occasion to support non-routine operations or mission events.
- 2026.10.1
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