Space Situational Awareness SME

Parsons; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal Solutions team

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an energetic Space Situational Awareness SME to support the SSA mission for US government contracts. You will contribute to data standards, data flows, and analytics, delivering rigorous verification and validation of SSA data products.

Collaboration with customers and engineering teams is essential to ensure data integrity and mission success. The role emphasizes leadership, initiative, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, helping to grow Federal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 15+ years in astrodynamics/space systems.
• Strong background in astrodynamics and data formats for orbit-related messages.
• Experience in verification/validation testing for OD/CA missions.
• Proven leadership, initiative, and independent work abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME support for data standards, data flows, and formats.
• Develop test strategies for SSA data verification and validation.
• Research and present findings on technical challenges.
• Lead and mentor other space SMEs and systems engineers.
• Prepare materials for stakeholders and support business growth.

Skills

Astrodynamics

Orbital analysis

Leadership

Communication

Data formats (CDMs/CSMs/OCMs/ODMs)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best, we make them a priority and we never lose focus on the mission. It's why we're here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and delivering meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions.

Our Space Operations Directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in space because we understand that ensuring our nation's security for future generations depends on it. Parsons creates game changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. Are you a space systems engineer or orbital analyst looking to take the next step in your career? Would you like to help ensure access to space for future generations? Do you find purpose in serving a greater cause and helping others? This might be the job for you!

We are looking for an energetic, detail-oriented self-starter with a passion for supporting the Space Situational Awareness (SSA) mission as a SSA Subject Matter Expert. In this role, you will support highly visible projects supporting space situational awareness and space domain awareness capabilities. You will provide subject matter expertise to our customers and engineering teams in support of the development of data standards, data flows, and supporting analytics. You will also contribute to the development of the overall test strategy for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of data products, conduct research on critical aspects of the overall design of the system, and utilize your considerable knowledge and experience in orbital analysis and astrodynamics to assist in delivering this critical capability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise to project stakeholders in support of the refinement of data and message standards, data flows and data formats
• Assist with the development of the overall test strategy for the verification and validation of SSA related system data
• Research and present findings related to various technical issues and challenges
• Provide oversight and support to other space SMEs and systems engineers
• Prepare and present materials to internal and external stakeholders
• Support business growth initiatives via contract proposals, attendance at customer meetings and conferences, and one-on-one engagements as needed

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree with at least 15 years of industry related experience as an astrodynamics engineer, space systems engineer or orbital analyst
• Strong background in astrodynamics with deep understanding of data formats for messages related to orbit determination and conjunction assessment including CDMs, CSMs, OCMs and ODMs
• Knowledge of the foundational concepts of orbit determination, orbit propagation, conjunction assessment and DoD CONOPS supporting the SSA mission
• Experience with verification and validation testing related to the OD and/or CA mission areas
• Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must be creative, flexible and willing to work with constantly changing priorities
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a servant leadership mindset
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Possess a strong work ethic that is focused on delivering exceptional results, sometimes on tight deadlines
• Possesses personal integrity and a positive attitude
• Possesses strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Must have strong communication skills including an ability to effectively present complex concepts in a clear and understandable way with teammates and customers
• Must be a US Citizen due to support of US government contracts

Security Clearance Requirement

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyb