a.i. solutions · 3 months ago
Mission Planner/Orbital Analyst
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $100K/yr
0+ years expa.i. solutions is seeking a Mission Planner/Orbital Analyst with experience in orbital mechanics to support operations of experimental satellite systems. The role involves mission planning, scheduling, and coordination for satellite operations, as well as collaboration with customers to define mission requirements.
Mechanical EngineeringSoftwareTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for Pre-Launch, L&EO, and On-Orbit mission planning activities
Perform space mission and pre-pass planning, scheduling, and coordination required to achieve mission success
Interface with mission specific payload customers to build payload schedules and taskings for operations
Assist in the development and maintenance of mission-specific documentation including procedures, on-console handbooks, support plans, Operations Directives (OD), test plans and anomaly response plans
Participate in mission rehearsals and exercises
Assist in ground system anomaly characterization and recovery
Assist in the development and validation of changes to mission operations requirements
Evaluate proposed operations concept changes
Identify opportunities for system automation
Develop/script components of the mission-unique ground system
Perform testing activities under the guidance of a test lead
Document and communicate work to peers and customers through both formal informal forums
Provide analysis and evaluation of mission data
Provide recommendations for improvements, optimization, and/or maintenance efforts for mission systems and processes
Collaborate with customer to define and refine mission requirements and needs; provide advice and recommend solutions
Supervise personnel as required
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship
Currently possess an active DoD TS security clearance and obtain SCI eligibility prior to start
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline
0-7 years of operational space experience or equivalent related experience
Familiar with operational software language such as C++, Perl, and Python
Preferred
Extensive experience or education in orbital mechanics or orbit analysis
Knowledge of spacecraft mission planning, scheduling, and orbit analysis
Ability to script in PERL, C# or other scripting languages
C, C++, Python, or related programming experience
Ability to quickly connect in-person and in writing, and to actively listen and perceive the needs, values or opinions of others
Demonstrated leadership accomplishments professionally and personally
Proactivity in identifying and addressing challenges to include innovations that result in positive organizational impact
Benefits
Paid Time Off and Holidays
401k Safe Harbor Plan, we contribute on Day #1
Paid Parental leave for Mom & Dad
Company Paid Life/AD&D
Tuition Assistance
Wellness plans that reward wellbeing & work life harmony
Company
a.i. solutions
a.i. solutions provides an engaged workforce that delivers engineering products and services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andrew Werner
Chief Product Development Officer
Chip Greek
Chief Operations Officer, Government Services
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