Mission Protection Engineer — Space Operations & Orbital Warfare

Sigmatech Inc; 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

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.