Mission Protection Engineer

Sigmatech; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmatech Inc. in Colorado Springs seeks a Mission Protection Engineer to identify threats to space-based capabilities and analyze intelligence data for mission protection. You will work with orbital mechanics, STK, and Microsoft tools, delivering briefings and written analyses.

The role requires 8 years in space operations, a BS in a technical field (MS preferred), and counter-intelligence polygraph is a plus. Salary range in Colorado aligns with Equal Pay Act guidance. EEO employer.

Qualifications

• BS in a technical/analytical field; MS preferred.
• 8 yrs of space operations experience.
• Experience working with advanced orbital mechanics.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft tools.
• Advanced briefing and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify new and evolving threats for space-based capabilities.
• Analyze denial/deception and perception management techniques.
• Monitor space assets to aid domain awareness.
• Coordinate with external organizations to protect mission attributes.
• Develop procedures to mitigate compromise of mission attributes.
• Use STK to create pre/post mission analysis scenarios.
• Support risk and mission effectiveness assessments.
• Coordinate periodic signature measurement campaigns.

Skills

Space operations

Orbital mechanics

Microsoft Office

Briefing skills

Technical writing

Education

BS in a technical/analytical field

MS preferred

Tools

Satellite Tool Kit (STK)

Job description

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Sigmatech is seeking a Mission Protection Engineer in Colorado Springs to support Space Force's Mission Delta 9's Orbital Warfare squadrons.
In this position, the Mission Protection Engineer will be responsible for:

• Identifying new and evolving threats for current and future space-based capabilities
• Analyzing denial/deception and Perception Management technique
• Monitoring foreign and domestic space assets to aid in operational and tactical space domain awareness
• Monitoring foreign and domestic space domain awareness capabilities (i.e Governmental Satellite Observers, Blue Force, Non-Governmental Satellite Observers, and International Space Observer Network)
• Protecting the sensitive aspects of missions and/or space system capabilities through the analysis of intelligence data and coordination with external organizations
• Developing, managing, and implementing procedures to mitigate compromise of mission attributes
• Developing findings and recommendations using orbital analysis tools like Satellite Tool Kit (STK) to create scenarios for pre/post mission analysis and briefings
• Probability of Detection
• Probability of Attribution
• Risk
• Mission Effectiveness
• Coordinating Periodic Signature Measurement Campaigns (RF/Radar/Optical measurement/analysis)

Experience and Skills

Required:

• BS in a technical/analytical field, MS preferred
• 8 yrs of space operations experience
• Experience working with advanced orbital mechanics
• Extensive experience with Microsoft tools
• Advanced briefing and writing skills

Note: Additional space operations / orbital warfare experience may be considered in lieu of education

Ability to analyze both open source information and Intelligence Community reporting and studies (NSA Pulse, CIA WIRE, NASIC, DIA).

Experience with Satellite Tool Kit used to create scenarios for pre/post mission analysis and briefings.

Counter-intelligence polygraph preferred

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $130,000 to $145,000; however, Sigmatech considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, experience, education/training, key skills, location and often contractual requirements.

EEO employer