Successful candidates will be analytical problem-solvers who are eager to learn, adaptable in fast-paced environments, and committed to ensuring mission success through accurate analysis and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Support conjunction assessment (CA), flight safety, and mission protection activities for operational space missions.
Conduct routine and time-sensitive analysis of orbital data, trajectories, ephemerides, and resident space object (RSO) information to identify potential risks to mission assets.
Assist in directed-energy (laser and RF) deconfliction and other mission protection assessments to support asset protection and operational planning.
Monitor space-domain events, threat activity, and operational conditions that may impact mission execution.
Develop and maintain mission products, reports, briefings, and analytical assessments for operators and decision-makers.
Support the maintenance of operational procedures, checklists, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and training materials.
Utilize mission systems and analytical tools such as Systems Tool Kit (STK), Astrodynamics Support Workstation (ASW), SuperCombo, and other operational applications.
Support integration and testing efforts for new data sources, software tools, and mission capabilities.
Collaborate with flight safety, engineering, intelligence, mission protection, and Mission Ground Station (MGS) teams to support mission objectives.
Participate in training activities, mission rehearsals, exercises, and operational planning events.
Maintain awareness of current space-domain threats, mission priorities, and operational procedures.
Support operational surge events and periods of elevated mission tempo as required.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Minimum Experience: 9 years w/o a degree or 7 years with AS/AA or 5 years with BS/BA or 3 years with MS/MA or 0 years with PhD
Experience supporting space operations, flight safety, orbital analysis, mission protection, engineering, intelligence, or related technical mission areas.
Familiarity with orbital mechanics concepts and satellite operations.
Experience using analytical software tools, databases, or operational mission systems.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated Polygraph, or willingness to submit to a polygraph examination.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with STK, ASW, SuperCombo, or other orbital analysis and flight safety tools.
Familiarity with conjunction assessment, collision avoidance, laser deconfliction, or space mission assurance activities.
Understanding of foreign and domestic space and ground-based threat capabilities.
Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or national security space programs.
Knowledge of space domain awareness, satellite operations, or mission planning processes.
Experience creating technical reports, briefings, and operational documentation.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
Target Salary Range $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Benefits Statement
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.
Application Statements The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.
- EEO
- EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
