Remote Space Orbital Analyst - Satellite Tracking Insights

Booz Allen Hamilton; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an Orbital Analyst to support space missions by monitoring satellite positions, trajectories, and potential collisions. You will perform orbital analysis and data interpretation to identify anomalies and inform stakeholders.

You will brief clients and management on findings, collaborate with operations managers, and advance target development through new analytic methods and tools. TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with a scripting language such as shell, Perl, or Python.
• Knowledge of space surveillance and tracking systems, such as radar and optical sensors
• Ability to compile and analyze statistics based on current space object population
• TS/SCI clearance
• Associates/Bachelors/Masters degrees with space/engineering/orbital analytics experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct orbital analysis and data interpretation to monitor satellite positions, trajectories, and potential collisions.
• Identify anomalies in satellite behavior and assess risks.
• Brief clients and management on orbital analysis findings.
• Collaborate with operations managers, operators, and analysts on analytic methods, technologies, and strategies.
• Support target development efforts and advance strategic and operational requirements.

Skills

Shell/Perl/Python scripting

Space surveillance systems

Data interpretation & statistics

TS/SCI clearance

Experience in orbital analytics

Education

Associate's degree + 8+ years experience in space/engineering/orbital analytics

Bachelor's degree + 6+ years experience in space/engineering/orbital analytics

Master's degree + 4+ years experience in space/engineering/orbital analytics

Tools

Orbital calculation software tools

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an Orbital Analyst to support space missions by monitoring satellite positions, trajectories, and potential collisions. You will perform orbital analysis and data interpretation to identify anomalies and inform stakeholders.

You will brief clients and management on findings, collaborate with operations managers, and advance target development through new analytic methods and tools. TS/SCI clearance is required.