Space Domain Awareness Operator

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Battlespace Awareness (BSA) Operator to monitor, analyze, and report on space domain indications and warnings to support space warfighting missions. You will safeguard assets as part of a government and contractor team performing 24/7 operations.

Your role requires expertise in orbital mechanics, astrodynamics tools, and space surveillance systems, with a focus on delivering timely COAs and actionable guidance to senior decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated poly.
• Minimum experience levels depend on degree: 9 years w/o a degree or 7 years with AS/AA or 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA.
• Experience with STK or other astrodynamics tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor space domain indications and warnings 24/7 as part of a rotation.
• Maintain operational RSO database and custody of high-interest space objects.
• Create reports and briefs for leadership on ongoing space events.
• Contribute to COA planning and execute procedures per checklists.
• Support integration and testing of related BSA software as end-user.

Skills

Astrodynamics knowledge

Operational planning

Oral communication

Team coordination

Education

AS/AA or BS/BA

MS/MA (optional)

Tools

STK

Space surveillance tools

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Battlespace Awareness (BSA) Operator to monitor, analyze, and report on space domain indications and warnings to support space warfighting missions. You will safeguard assets as part of a government and contractor team performing 24/7 operations.

Your role requires expertise in orbital mechanics, astrodynamics tools, and space surveillance systems, with a focus on delivering timely COAs and actionable guidance to senior decision-makers.