Space Domain Awareness SME

Software Engineering Services; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Engineering Services at Schriever AFB, CO is seeking a Space Domain Awareness SME to support USSPACECOM J31 Global Sensor Management Division and MW FMO.

The role focuses on providing primary support to Global Sensor Management functions for Space Domain Awareness operations, requiring decade-level experience and familiarity with SDA architectures and Space C2 tools like CAVENet and SPADOC.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience operating in or supporting the Space Domain mission area.
• Extensive understanding of the Space Surveillance Network and multi-mission sensors contributing to SDA architectures.
• Familiarity with Space C2 tools such as CAVENet and SPADOC.
• Ability to perform in high-pressure environments and make decisions calmly.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support to Global Sensor Management functions for Space Domain Awareness operations.
• Support USSPACECOM J31 Global Sensor Management Division and MW FMO in mission-critical tasks.

Skills

Space Domain Awareness

Decision making under pressure

High motivation and adaptability

Strong communication

Tools

CAVENet

SPADOC

Job description

% Travel: 25% Duration: * Minimum Clearance: TS/SCI Project or Contract Name: OASIS Location (address): Schriever AFB, CO
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Join our Software Engineering Services team as a valuable member supporting the USSPACECOM J31 Global Sensor Management Division and Missile Warning Functional Manager’s Office (MW FMO). We are currently seeking a skilled Space Domain Awareness SME to fulfill an open requirement. In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing primary support to Global Sensor Management functions for Space Domain Awareness operations.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of experience operating, or in direct support of the Space Domain mission area.
• Extensive comprehension of the Space Surveillance Network and other multi-mission sensors contributing to SDA and their respective architectures.
• Familiarity with operational Space C2 tools such as CAVENet and SPADOC.
• Strong motivation, creativity, and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to make decisions in high-pressure situations and remain composed during stressful circumstances.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

Additional (Preferred) Qualifications

• Prior staff experience at a COCOM, Component Command or HHQ is desired.
• Familiarity with Missile Defense, and Missile Warning, and sensor management.
• Background/fundamental understanding of orbital mechanics/astrodynamics.
• Experience with Space Force and other DoD space agency special access program (SAP) activities.
• Knowledgeable on future Space C2 tools and architectures (e.g. C2BMC-G, SDANet).