Night-Shift Optical Systems Engineer – Space Domain Awareness

Air Force Research Laboratory; Albuquerque (NM); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Research Laboratory is seeking qualified professionals to operate and support the Starfire Optical Range’s state-of-the-art ground-based Space Domain Awareness system. The role includes night-shift operations with real-time tracking of space objects and coordination with engineering teams to transition advanced technologies.

A professional S&E degree and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a professional science or engineering degree from an accredited institution.
• 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Special Sensitive security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as operator during night-time crewed operations for ground-based Space Domain Awareness system.
• Operate an advanced system to enable real-time tracking of space objects.
• Monitor a complex system of systems to provide real-time feedback to operators and directors.
• Write operational test summaries, document experimental findings, and track system reliability.
• Use judgement and ingenuity during crewed operations to analyze system shortfalls.
• Coordinate with engineering staff to implement development and transition of complex technology solutions.

Skills

Telescope control

Test and experimentation

Scientific data analysis

Project management

Education

Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Engineering Physics

Physics

Computer Science

Mathematics

Job description

Air Force Research Laboratory is seeking qualified professionals to operate and support the Starfire Optical Range’s state-of-the-art ground-based Space Domain Awareness system. The role includes night-shift operations with real-time tracking of space objects and coordination with engineering teams to transition advanced technologies.

A professional S&E degree and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.