Millennial Software · 1 day ago
Senior Scientist SDA, TS/SCI with CI Poly - $180K-$210K + 15% 401k
Northern Virginia (Multiple Locations)
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expMillennial Software is revolutionizing the landscape of security and defense by leveraging our core competencies in software development, automation, DevSecOps, and machine learning. The company is seeking a Senior Scientist to develop algorithms and software for national security efforts, focusing on space-object tracking and automation of sensor data.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop algorithms and performance metrics that support Orbital Analysts’ daily SSA workflows (e.g., catalog maintenance, orbital analysis, conjunction/collision avoidance)
Develop algorithms and software that automate and enhance sensor data tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination
Build and maintain software/scripts to automate, monitor, and improve data processing pipelines related to space operations
Apply orbital mechanics and astrodynamics to operational problems including orbit determination and maintenance, orbit decay, and orbital maneuvers for station keeping and change of station
Define validation approaches and quantify algorithm performance; document assumptions, limitations, and results for operational use
Engage with customers and stakeholders to refine requirements, demonstrate capabilities, and ensure mission outcomes
Contribute technical ideas that influence SDA product and program features, roadmap, and strategy
Serve as a technical expert and key contributor to space surveillance technology development
Execute all responsibilities in alignment with core values, mission, and purpose
Qualification
Required
At least 10+ years of space-related experience involving Space Situational Awareness, satellite catalog maintenance, orbital analysis, and collision avoidance; includes real-time analysis and solution of technical and operational problems
Knowledge of orbital mechanics and astrodynamics
Understanding of space object tracking sensors, networks, and data, including capabilities and limitations
Ability to apply orbital mechanics/astrodynamics to operations, including orbit determination and maintenance; general and special perturbation-based data and formats; orbit decay; and orbital maneuvers for station keeping/change of station
Familiarity with Linux-based operating systems, particularly Red Hat and/or Fedora
Ability to develop and implement algorithms in software/scripts using Python, MATLAB, or other and produce clear technical documentation
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience
Active TS/SCI clearance
Ability to work on-site at one of the following locations - Virginia: Fairfax, Chantilly, McLean, Sterling, or Colorado: Colorado Springs
Preferred
Experience with sensor tasking workflows, operations tooling, or real-time/near-real-time processing environments
Experience with modern software engineering practices (Git workflows, code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD)
Experience with data engineering/stream processing and observability (logging/metrics/tracing) in mission systems
Experience with cloud, containers, or scalable deployment patterns (AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker/Kubernetes)
Benefits
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents
Ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision
100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits
15% 401(k) company contribution
30 days of PTO/holidays
Generous training budget
Paid Paternal and Maternal Leave
Business development / growth incentives
Top notch company swag
Company
Millennial Software
Millennial Software develops custom web and mobile apps, with product engineering, cloud, DevOps, QA, integrations, and consulting.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Matthew Sulkosky
Chief Executive Officer
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