Space Domain Awareness Specialist - 3-Month Contract

SHIELD SPACE; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 79,796 - 104,703; Part time

Job summary

A UK-based orbital autonomy startup is seeking a Space Domain Awareness Specialist for a 3-month contract. The role involves analyzing orbital behaviors and interpreting SDA data to support a high-skilled engineering team. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience in satellite behavior analysis. This position offers a day rate of up to £500, with the opportunity for follow-on consulting based on program needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in astrophysics, astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrable experience in SDA, orbital mechanics, satellite-behaviour analysis, or ISR exploitation.
• Eligible for BPSS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyse orbital trajectories and advising on implications for modeling.
• Interpret multi-source SDA and ISR datasets.
• Support the validation of analytical models and assumptions.
• Produce concise technical assessments for internal teams.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to software developers.
• Help shape internal understanding of SDA data constraints.

Skills

Orbital trajectory analysis

Data interpretation

Python scripting

Orbital dynamics modeling

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in astrophysics, astrodynamics, or related field

Tools

STK

GMAT

Python-based modeling systems

Job description

A UK-based orbital autonomy startup is seeking a Space Domain Awareness Specialist for a 3-month contract. The role involves analyzing orbital behaviors and interpreting SDA data to support a high-skilled engineering team. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience in satellite behavior analysis. This position offers a day rate of up to £500, with the opportunity for follow-on consulting based on program needs.