Mission Protection Engineer

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

Job summary

Sigmatech seeks a Mission Protection Engineer in Colorado Springs to support Space Force’s orbital warfare activities. The role focuses on threat identification, analysis of denial/deception, and space domain awareness across government and partner networks.

Ideal candidates have a BS/MS in a technical field, 8+ years in space operations, and strong briefing/writing skills. Prior SAP experience and polygraph are a plus. EEO employer.

Qualifications

• BS in a technical/analytical field; MS preferred.
• 8+ years of space operations experience.
• Experience with advanced orbital mechanics.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft tools.
• Advanced briefing and writing skills.
• Note: Additional space operations experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Ability to analyze open source information and Intelligence Community reporting.

Responsibilities

• Identify new and evolving threats for current and future space-based capabilities.
• Analyze denial/deception and Perception Management techniques.
• Monitor foreign and domestic space assets to aid in operational and tactical space domain awareness.
• Protect mission attributes by analyzing intelligence data and coordinating with external organizations.
• Develop procedures to mitigate compromise of mission attributes.
• Use STK to create scenarios for pre/post mission analysis and briefings.
• Coordinate periodic signature measurement campaigns (RF/Radar/Optical).
• Develop Pre/Post Engagement Assessments: POD, POA, Risk, Mission Effectiveness.

Skills

Briefing

Writing

Orbital mechanics

Education

BS in technical/analytical field

MS preferred

Tools

STK (Satellite Tool Kit)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description: 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

Developing Pre/Post Engagement Assessments For

• Probability of Detection
• Probability of Attribution
• Risk
• Mission Effectiveness

Coordinating Periodic Signature Measurement Campaigns (RF/Radar/Optical measurement/analysis)

Required

Required Experience:

• 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.

Previous Special Access Program experience desired

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

Keyword: Advanced Orbital Mechanics, Mission Protection, Orbital Analyst