Orbital Warfare 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

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.