Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Engineer

[…] is seeking candidates for an Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Engineer opportunity in orbital analysis, space defense, and satellite collision avoidance at our Vandenberg SFB, CA, location.

The engineer provides expertise to solve various operational orbital mechanics problems and to process data for orbit states and predictions. Coordinates and integrates relevant information and findings across multiple functional areas to develop and deliver products, enabling customer situational awareness and decisions. Potential for broadening into other areas related to conjunction assessment, proximity operations and various technical tasks related to orbit analysis.

Crew work with work outside of normal business hours will be required. Minimum

US Citizenship required Security Clearance: Candidate must meet eligibility requirements and be willing to complete a background investigation and application for a TS/SCI clearance. Experience: Two or more years of space-related experience involving Space Situational Awareness, satellite catalog maintenance, orbital analysis, and collision avoidance. Real-time analysis and solution of technical and operational problems is required for this position.

Knowledge of orbital mechanics and astrodynamics. Understanding of space object tracking sensors, networks, and data, including capabilities and limitations Familiarity with Linux-based OS, particularly Red Hat and/or Fedora Familiarity with Space Force’s As