[Remote] Mission Operations and Controls Engineer/Specialist: Orbital Analyst (Clearance Required)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems. They are seeking a skilled Orbital Analyst to monitor and analyze the position and velocity of artificial objects in Earth orbit, ensuring mission success through trajectory design and optimization, collision avoidance analysis, and collaboration with flight operations teams.ResponsibilitiesContinuously monitoring the position and velocity of artificial objects in Earth orbit or deep spaceApplying mathematical models and observational data to precisely calculate orbital parametersPredicting potential close approaches between objects and recommending necessary avoidance maneuversDesigning optimal trajectories for spacecraft launches, orbital transfers, and reentriesTracking and cataloging space debris to help prevent dangerous collisionsAssessing the risk of collision between various space objectsDeveloping and using tools to perform precise orbit determination using specialized software toolsMonitoring and analyzing spacecraft and satellite trajectories while supporting mission planning through trajectory design and optimizationMaintaining space catalogs and applicable processes that enable mission executionGenerating detailed reports on conjunction events and close approachesSpecifying, architecting, and integrating complex system solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams and subject matter expertsDeriving, decomposing, allocating, tracing, and managing system requirements and architecturesDefining and documenting system concepts of operationSupporting development milestone reviews by creating artifacts and deliverablesOverseeing system integration and verification activities to ensure system functionality and performanceIdentifying and managing technical risks, developing mitigation strategies, and contributing to continuous improvement initiativesCommunicating effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful executionSkillsRequires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +3 yrs experience)Typically, 5+ years of related experience (or Masters + 3 years of experience)Emerging expertise in Systems Engineering principles and practices, including a thorough understanding of the systems development lifecycleKnowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocationKnowledge of systems architecture, systems integration, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principlesEmerging ability to work and communicate with technical and specialty subject matter expert engineers to drive systems engineering productsAn active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is requiredKnowledge of spacecraft mission planning, scheduling, and orbit analysisExperience with astrodynamics libraries, propagators, etcExperience working commercial and/or government Space Domain Awareness programsExtensive experience or education in orbital mechanicsAbility to script, C, C++, Python, JavaScript, Ruby or related programming experienceExperience with Government Cloud Architectures (GovCloud or others)Extensive experience or education in RPODExperience with C2 and TT&C Software DevelopmentFull Stack DeveloperCloudera, OpenShift, Kubernetes experience; either on or working with software, DevSecOps, etc teamsBenefitsYour actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development.We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.Company OverviewSierra Space is a commercial space company that specializes in the development of advanced space technologies and solutions. It is a sub-organization of Sierra Nevada Corporation. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://sierraspace.com.