Space Orbital Operator

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior space analytics professional to conduct orbital analysis, track satellites, and interpret data. You will identify anomalies, brief clients, and collaborate with operations and national/Tactical teams to advance target development.

Requirements include TS/SCI clearance and advanced degrees with 4+ years of space analytics experience. Proficiency in orbital software and data analysis is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with scripting languages (shell, Perl, or Python).
• Knowledge of space surveillance and tracking systems (radar and optical sensors).
• Ability to compile and analyze statistics on space object population.
• TS/SCI clearance required.
• Education/experience per listed thresholds (Assoc/Bach/Master).
• Experience with space and orbital mechanics and data analysis.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Experience with specialized software for orbital calculations and predictions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct orbital analysis and data interpretation to monitor satellites and track trajectories.
• Analyze and identify anomalies in satellite behavior.
• Brief clients and management on orbital analysis findings in meetings and presentations.
• Interact with operations managers, operators, and analysts on new analytic methods and technologies.
• Collaborate with national and tactical operations elements to advance target development.
• Recommend strategies and support strategic and operational requirements.
• Compile and analyze statistics based on current space object population.
• Use specialized software to perform orbital calculations and predictions.
• Identify and implement process improvements for more efficient analysis.

Skills

Orbital Analysis

Satellite Tracking

Data Interpretation

Shell

Perl

Python

Education

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

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

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

Tools

Radar Systems

Optical Sensors

Specialized Orbit Software

Job description

• Conduct orbital analysis and data interpretation to monitor and track satellite positions, trajectories, and potential collisions
• Analyze and identify anomalies in satellite behavior
• Participate in meetings and presentations to brief clients and management on orbital analysis findings
• Interact with operations managers, operators, and analysts on new analytic methods, technologies, and strategies
• Collaborate with national and tactical operations elements to advance target development efforts
• Recommend strategies and support strategic and operational requirements
• Compile and analyze statistics based on the current space object population
• Use specialized software and tools to perform orbital calculations and predictions
• Identify and implement process improvements for more efficient and accurate analysis

Requirements

• 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 required
• Associate’s degree and 8+ years of experience with space, engineering or orbital analytics, Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience with space, engineering or orbital analytics, or Master’s degree and 4+ years of experience with space, engineering or orbital analytics
• Experience with space and orbital mechanics and data analysis
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements for more efficient and accurate analysis
• Ability to use specialized software and tools to perform orbital calculations and predictions
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph preferred
• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in orbital analysis, satellite tracking, and data interpretation, with a strong ability to implement process improvements and utilize specialized software for orbital calculations. Holds a TS/SCI clearance and possesses extensive experience in space surveillance and analytics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Orbital Analysis
• Satellite Tracking
• Data Interpretation
• Scripting Language (Shell, Perl, Python)
• Space Surveillance Systems

Hard Skills

• Orbital Mechanics
• Data Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Statistical Analysis
• Orbital Calculations

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Presentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• TS/SCI Clearance
• TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

• Space Analytics
• Space Object Population
• Tactical Operations
• Target Development

Tools & Technologies

• Specialized Software for Orbital Calculations
• Radar Systems
• Optical Sensors