Orbital Warfare Specialist: Mission Planning & Training

Aleut Corp; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life insurance

401k and match

Job summary

Aleut Federal, LLC is seeking an Orbital Warfare (OW) Specialist to provide OW support at the 57th Space Aggressor Squadron, Schriever SFB CO, for mission planning, system support, and training of Space Aggressors.

Candidates must have 4 years of OW experience, expert knowledge of orbital mechanics, and TS/SCI eligibility. Duties include updating curriculum, RPO planning, STK usage, and developing training and simulation environments. Travel about 10% for occasional assignments.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience with orbital warfare (orbital analysis or RPO).
• Expert knowledge in orbital mechanics and science relevant to OW.
• Knowledge of OW mission systems including Anti-Satellite (ASAT) weapons.
• Knowledge of RPO planning, SOSI deconfliction and ASAT launch planning.
• Experience with planning, briefing, or executing Non-Kinetic Effects (NKE) assets to achieve mission objectives.
• Proficient with Systems Tool Kit (STK) software.
• Top Secret Clearance and SCI eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Review, update, and maintain orbital warfare courseware and curriculum.
• Provide instruction on Rendezvous Proximity Operations (RPO) mission planning and Space Battle Management and replicating adversary tactics.
• Plan maneuvers using Systems Tool Kit (STK) or similar RPO planning tools.
• Support the development of an adversary Offensive Space Control (OSC) employment plan for implementation in a simulation environment.
• Attain and maintain certification as an OW operator and instructor.
• Provide instruction on OW operator lessons and other material as directed by 57 SAS.
• Conduct research and analysis into future OW suites and provide recommendations using a cost benefit analysis approach.
• Provide support in developing and maintaining OW aggressor training, products, capabilities, and simulation environments based on latest intelligence assessments of adversary capabilities

Skills

Orbital warfare

RPO planning

SOSI deconfliction

NKE assets planning

ASAT weapons

Orbital mechanics

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 6 years experience

Tools

STK

MS Office

Job description

Aleut Federal, LLC is seeking an Orbital Warfare (OW) Specialist to provide OW support at the 57th Space Aggressor Squadron, Schriever SFB CO, for mission planning, system support, and training of Space Aggressors.

Candidates must have 4 years of OW experience, expert knowledge of orbital mechanics, and TS/SCI eligibility. Duties include updating curriculum, RPO planning, STK usage, and developing training and simulation environments. Travel about 10% for occasional assignments.