Space Systems Analyst

Qualis LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 113,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualis LLC in Colorado Springs seeks a Space Systems Analyst to support the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) Enterprise with expertise in OPIR, missile warning, tracking, and missile defense.

Requires DoD Top Secret clearance and STEM bachelor's; experience in test design, data analysis, and communication with non-technical teams. This role is based at Peterson SFB, CO, and offers challenging projects and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance required; SCI eligibility.
• Experience with OPIR, missile warning/tracking/defense.
• Experience with test design and data collection/analysis.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Analyze OPIR, missile warning, tracking, and defense systems.
• Assess test capabilities and identify gaps.
• Develop test methodologies and tools.
• Provide inputs to OT&E activities and test directors.
• Prepare briefings and reports; participate in Integrated Test Teams.

Skills

OPIR analysis

Missile warning

Missile tracking

Missile defense

Test methodologies

Design of Experiments

Data analysis

Python/R

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Python

R

Job description

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Space Systems Analyst

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1146

Salary Range: $113,000.00 To $135,000.00 Annually

Qualis LLC is seeking a highly qualified Space Systems Analyst for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) Enterprise with demonstrated qualifications and proven experience in Space Systems to include MILSATCOM, Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR), Directed Energy, Electronic Warfare, proliferated low Earth orbit (pLEO) constellation support, and end-to-end missile warning, missile tracking, and missile defense as well as Position Navigation and Timing. This position requires operational test experience with a mathematical background in statistics. Experience in development of test measures and evaluation of missile warning, missile tracking, and missile defense prefered. Additionally, experience with experimental design, calculating statistical power and needed sample size, preferably experience with a data science-focused coding language (e.g., R or Python), and the ability to communicate ideas to non-statistics focused personnel is preferrable. This position will be filled at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs, CO.

• Performs analysis of Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR), missile warning, missile tracking, and missile defense, space system and subsystems
• Performs analysis of test capabilities
• Identifies test capability requirements
• Identifies test capability shortfalls
• Develops test methodologies and tools
• Recommends approaches to operational test and integrated developmental / operational test activities
• Provides inputs to Space Force Test Delta in support of planning requirements and OT&E activities
• Collects and analyzes data to assist in the evaluation of system readiness / effectiveness / suitability / progress, and make recommendations to the test director
• Reviews, analyzes, and reports to test director status of Systems Program Office, and developmental contractor’s space systems documentation
• Assists in determining the capability of the system to withstand natural and man-made threat environments, and quantify the degree of impairment
• Assists in preparing test documentation for inclusion in test and evaluation reports
• Assists in the preparation of briefings or slides as part of the report coordination process
• Assists in the preparation of lessons learned reports
• Participates in Integrated Test Teams

Requirements

• Background in developmental testing experience and has experience with development, testing and operations of, Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR), missile warning, missile tracking, and missile defense. Preferably has experience with proliferated low Earth orbit (pLEO) constellation support, and Position Navigation and Timing
• Must possess a bachelor's of science degree in a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) field
• Background in operational testing highly desired
• Background in space systems, missile warning, and satellite communications
• Position requires practical application of:
  • The methods and techniques of engineering or systems architecture
  • The construction, application, properties, operations, and limitations of engineering systems, and processes
  • Ability to utilize Design of Experiments as it applies to test design
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines
• Must have the ability to quickly understand the customers’ overall technical objectives and mission and provide effective solutions
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with customer interaction and presentation capabilities.
• Must be able to work effectively alone or within a group

Security Clearance:

• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance required. Must be SCI eligible
• Must be able to maintain level of clearance required for this position

Qualis LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify