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Delta Solutions and Strategies · 21 hours ago

Space Operations Instructor

Vandenberg SFB, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $165K/yr

6+ years exp

Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking an Orbital Engagement Instructor to join their team at Vandenberg SFB, CA. The role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining training materials for the Enlisted/Officer Undergraduate Space Training courses, ensuring that space professionals are prepared to operate spacecraft and command crews during satellite engagements.

Information TechnologyProductivity ToolsSoftwareTechnical Support

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Prepare space professionals to operate spacecraft and command crews to accomplish satellite engagements during contested operations to ensure mission accomplishment

Provide classroom instruction consistent with Instructional System Development (ISD) satisfying government training requirements

Interface with internal and external agencies as required maintaining up-to-date training program

Conduct, manage and qualify for courses based on 533RD TRS instructions and other guidance as identified in the lesson plans

Coordinate instructional activities with the Division Chief, training managers and government training personnel

Additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Orbital mechanicsMission planningUSAF training experienceInstructional System DevelopmentTraining systems knowledgeOperational commandControlMicrosoft OfficeAir Force Instructor Course

Required

Master's degree from an accredited institution or 8 years of additional experience may be substituted for education requirements

6 to 8 years of experience with USAF training, to include planning and delivering instruction in accordance with the ISD model and training records keeping

Possess working knowledge and experience with training systems and training programs

Possess working knowledge of and experience with operational level command and control

Possess expert knowledge of orbital mechanics (Classic orbital elements)

Demonstrated experience with orbit determination and analysis, maneuver planning, Rendezvous Proximity Operations (RPO) and space surveillance

Expert knowledge with mission planning, building, and executing orbital maneuvers to defeat terrestrial-based and space-based attacks

Top Secret Clearance and SCI eligibility required