Space Domain Awareness Training & Exercise Coordinator

a.i. solutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 107,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Safe Harbor Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Parental leave

Life/AD&D Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Wellness programs

Mental health therapy

Job summary

a.i. solutions seeks a highly motivated coordinator to support the Commercial Space Domain Awareness team in Colorado Springs. You will coordinate creation and aggregation of real and simulated satellite data for USSF training events, working with trainers and exercise designers to ensure data meets training needs and mission readiness.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in satellite dynamics or SDA, US citizenship, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. DoD clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS/BE in engineering, physics, or other STEM related field (equivalent experience accepted).
• 5+ years in satellite flight dynamics, operations, SSA/SDA.
• US citizenship; ability to obtain DoD clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate live and simulated satellite data to match training needs.
• Operate an aggregation/distribution system for live satellite data.
• Coordinate with satellite owners/operators for new data sources.
• Engage with owners to customize ops plans for training objectives.
• Extract technical information from planning documents.
• Generate simulated SDA data on request from trainers and designers.
• Grow knowledge to increase value to the customer.

Skills

Satellite flight dynamics

Satellite operations

SSA/SDA experience

Coordination & multitasking

Technical document reading/writing

Analytical problem solving

US citizenship

Education

BS/BE in engineering/physics/STEM

Tools

FreeFlyer

Job description

a.i. solutions is seeking a highly motivated individual to support the Commercial Space Domain Awareness (SDA) team. The primary responsibility of this role is to coordinate the creation and aggregation of real and simulated satellite data for U.S. Space Force (USSF) training events and exercises. The coordinator will work closely with trainers and exercise designers to ensure their data requirements are met and support mission readiness across USSF units. The ideal candidate will embrace the a.i. solutions mission, demonstrate strong self-motivation and attention to detail, and consistently strive to exceed customer expectations.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities:

• Communicate with USSF trainers and exercise designers to match live and simulated satellite data to their training needs
• Operate an aggregation and distribution system for live satellite data
• Coordinate with satellite owners/operators for new sources of live satellite data
• Engage with satellite owners/operators to customize their ops plans to assist with training objectives
• Extract technical information about live satellite operations from planning documents
• Generate simulated SDA data in response to requests from trainers and exercise designers
• Continually improve your knowledge to grow our value to the customer

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BE in in engineering, physics, or other STEM related field (equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree)
• 5+ years of experience in satellite flight dynamics, satellite operations, space situational awareness (SSA), or space domain awareness (SDA)
• Prior participation in military SSA/SDA trainings and exercises
• Ability to coordinate and execute multiple ongoing tasks while staying organized
• Ability to read, understand, and write technical documents
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges
• U.S. citizenship

Desired Background:

• Served in the military or worked closely with military units
• Experience designing or coordinating military training and exercises
• Experience with FreeFlyer, or other astrodynamics tools
• Prior experience with SDA modeling and simulation
• Software development experience
• A U.S. Department of Defense security clearance or the ability to get one
• Self-motivated and capable of working effectively within both a team environment and independently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable attention to detail

MAKE A MOVE, MAKE AN IMPACT.

a.i. solutions was founded over 30 years ago with a mission to MAKE AN IMPACT by exceeding expectations. A move to our team means using your passion and ingenuity to MAKE AN IMPACT through innovations, defending national security, and enabling access to space. MAKE A MOVE, to join a team driven by a shared ambition, and rewarded for individual contributions.

BENEFITS THAT MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Salary ranges from $107,000 to $132,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.
• View Our Benefits Offerings
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Safe Harbor Plan, we contribute on Day #1
• Paid Parental leave for Mom & Dad
• Company Paid Life/AD&D
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness plans that reward wellbeing & work life harmony
• Free Mental Health Therapy

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