Telemetry, Tracking & Satellite Control SME

Spacesystemsintegration; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Systems Integration (SSI) seeks a Telemetry, Tracking & Satellite Control SME in Colorado Springs, CO to support SWAC with modeling, constructive simulation, data analytics and visual storytelling of TT&C architectures.

The role requires 9+ years in space systems, BS (advanced degree preferred), experience in orbital mechanics, Azure cloud familiarity, and the ability to translate analytic results for leadership. An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required; travel ~10%.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in space and ground data networks, satellite control, and TT&C.
• BS degree minimum; advanced degree preferred in space-relevant engineering or science field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; travel ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Support SWAC Force Design analytic efforts and improve software for cognitive assessment.
• Evaluate, modify, and test models in SPySE and other tools.
• Collaborate with SMEs to deliver informed models.
• Improve operator UI and communicate TT&C requirements for satellite tasking.
• Translate analytic results into written and presentation products.
• Build products using Microsoft Office.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Self-directed work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SPySE

Microsoft Office

Azure

Job description

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Telemetry, Tracking & Satellite Control SME for a role in Colorado Springs, CO.

The qualified applicant will support the Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC) with various lines of effort to include, but not limited to, modeling, constructive simulation, prototyping, data analytics and visualizations, visual storytelling, and human-in-the-loop analytic efforts. Specifically, the applicant will serve as a subject matter expert on space and ground data networks, satellite control, and telemetry, tracking, and commanding (TT&C) architectures and the associated requirements of satellite architectures. The applicant will serve as a liaison between SWAC’s Spectrum Warfare Program (SWP) and Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP) to ensure that SWP architectures and models are represented accurately in SWAC and SSDP analysis and human-in-the-loop analytic events. The applicant will work with SWAC, program offices, IC partners, and the rest of the USSF to gather information to model and represent capabilities required for analytic efforts.

Role and Responsibilities include:

• Support and facilitate SWAC Force Design analytic efforts, testing and improving software for cognitive assessment and constructive analysis.
• Evaluate, modify, and test models in SPySE and other software tools.
• Collaborate with fellow industry Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to deliver the best-informed models.
• Improve user interfaces for operators, and communicate TT&C and satellite control requirements to inform satellite tasking.
• Take results from analytic efforts and create written and presentation products.
• Build products using Microsoft Office.

• Must have overall min 9 years of experience, with a BS degree; will consider education instead of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in space and ground data networks, satellite control, and TT&C.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree minimum, advanced degree preferred, in space-relevant engineering or science field (e.g., Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Communications, Physics, etc.).
• Experience in / background in orbital mechanics and space control.
• Ability to use modeling and simulation to analyze and inform force design metrics.
• Familiarity with the use of native cloud solutions such as Azure, etc.
• Ability to self-identify and execute work tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply analytic problem-solving skills to operational and strategic-level problems, accurately translate technical information for leadership, and establish partnering relationships and coordinate across external organizations.
• Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and polygraph.
• Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access.
• Travel is 10%.

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.