Spaceflight RF Safety & Deconfliction Analyst

Peraton; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an RF Engineering Analyst to support a national security program focused on space warfighting missions. You will validate orbital data and perform RF deconfliction against terrestrial and space-based threats, ensuring ground stations and decision-makers are forewarned of RF interference sources.

The role includes developing integrated technical solutions, updating procedures, and training exercise support. A TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated poly is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with adjudicated poly is required.
• 5 years of experience with a BS/BA, 3 years with MS/MA or 9 years in lieu of degree.
• Experience with flight safety tools (STK, ASW) or equivalent.
• Experience with RF deconfliction and space operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform conjunction assessment (CA) and Directed Energy deconfliction screenings regularly and on-demand.
• Create and update procedures for spectrum protection, risk mitigation and deconfliction analysis.
• Support integration of new data sources into legacy and developing systems.
• Improve TTPs for flight safety and mission protection operations; update training materials as needed.
• Maintain system proficiency and awareness of current space domain threat activity.
• Screen pre- and post-launch TLEs and trajectories against latest RSOs to mitigate collisions.
• Operate orbit propagating software, navigate GUIs, and deliver products to owner/operator.
• Participate in inflight safety meetings and training exercises.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Education

BS/BA degree

MS/MA degree

Tools

STK

ASW

Job description

Peraton is seeking an RF Engineering Analyst to support a national security program focused on space warfighting missions. You will validate orbital data and perform RF deconfliction against terrestrial and space-based threats, ensuring ground stations and decision-makers are forewarned of RF interference sources.

The role includes developing integrated technical solutions, updating procedures, and training exercise support. A TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated poly is required for this position.