Mission Planner/Orbital Analyst

Phase2 Technology; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays

401k Safe Harbor Plan

Paid Parental leave

Company Paid Life/AD&D

Tuition Assistance

Wellness plans

Job summary

Phase2 Technology is seeking a Mission Planner/Orbital Analyst to support experimental satellite operations at Kirtland AFB, NM. The role involves conducting mission planning, scheduling tasks, and collaborating with payload customers. Successful candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have active security clearance.

This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $100,000 and includes comprehensive benefits such as paid time off, a 401k plan, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active DoD TS security clearance and SCI eligibility before starting.
• 0–7 years of operational space experience or similar.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for mission planning activities.
• Perform scheduling and coordination for mission success.
• Develop mission-specific documentation.
• Assist in anomaly characterization and recovery.

Skills

C++

Perl

Python

Operational software languages

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline

Job description

Mission Planner/Orbital Analyst

a.i. solutions is seeking a Mission Planner/Orbital Analyst with experience in orbital mechanics to support operations of experimental satellite systems. The Orbital Analyst will support Concept Exploration, Mission Readiness, and Satellite Operations for unique, one‑of‑a‑kind satellite systems at Kirtland AFB, NM. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to embrace the a.i. solutions mission and work to continually exceed the expectations of our customers.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Pre‑Launch, L&EO, and On‑Orbit mission planning activities.
• Perform space mission and pre‑pass planning, scheduling, and coordination required to achieve mission success.
• Interface with mission specific payload customers to build payload schedules and taskings for operations.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of mission‑specific documentation including procedures, on‑console handbooks, support plans, Operations Directives (OD), test plans and anomaly response plans.
• Participate in mission rehearsals and exercises.
• Assist in ground system anomaly characterization and recovery.
• Assist in the development and validation of changes to mission operations requirements.
• Evaluate proposed operations concept changes.
• Identify opportunities for system automation.
• Develop/script components of the mission‑unique ground system.
• Perform testing activities under the guidance of a test lead.
• Document and communicate work to peers and customers through both formal informal forums.
• Provide analysis and evaluation of mission data.
• Provide recommendations for improvements, optimization, and/or maintenance efforts for mission systems and processes.
• Collaborate with customer to define and refine mission requirements and needs; provide advice and recommend solutions.
• Supervise personnel as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship
• Currently posses an active DoD TS security clearance and obtain SCI eligibility prior to start
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline
• 0–7 years of operational space experience or equivalent related experience
• Familiar with operational software language such as C++. Perl, and Python

Desired Background:

• Extensive experience or education in orbital mechanics or orbit analysis
• Knowledge of spacecraft mission planning, scheduling, and orbit analysis
• Ability to script in PERL, C# or other scripting languages
• C, C++, Python, or related programming experience
• Ability to quickly connect in‑person and in writing, and to actively listen and perceive the needs, values or opinions of others
• Demonstrated leadership accomplishments professionally and personally
• Proactivity in identifying and addressing challenges to include innovations that result in positive organizational impact

Benefits:

• Salary ranges from $75,000 to $100,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications
• View Our Benefits Offerings
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Safe Harbor Plan, we contribute on Day #1
• Paid Parental leave for Mom & Dad
• Company Paid Life/AD&D
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness plans that reward wellbeing & work life harmony

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