Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Engineer (Aerospace): Solving operational orbital mechanics problems and processing data for orbit states and predictions with an accent on orbital analysis and satellite collision avoidance. Focus on managing satellite catalogs and ensuring space situational awareness for government customers.

Location: Onsite at Vandenberg SFB, CA. Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance

Salary: $85,000 - $110,000

Company

An Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business providing engineering services and product development for civilian and military aerospace programs.

What you will do

• Solve operational orbital mechanics problems and process data for orbit states and predictions.
• Develop products that enable customer situational awareness and decision-making by integrating information across functional areas.
• Perform conjunction assessment and proximity operations analysis.
• Execute technical tasks related to orbit analysis and satellite catalog maintenance.
• Collaborate with teams outside of normal business hours as required.

Requirements

• US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance are strictly required.
• 2+ years of experience in Space Situational Awareness (SSA), satellite catalog maintenance, and orbital analysis.
• Strong knowledge of orbital mechanics and astrodynamics.
• Understanding of space object tracking sensors, networks, and data limitations.
• Proficiency with Linux-based OS (Red Hat/Fedora).
• Familiarity with Space Force’s Astrodynamics Support Workstation or similar tools.

Nice to have

• Technical degree in Aerospace Engineering, Space Operations, or Physics.
• Experience in space science data and non-regular data message management.
• Ability to create automation scripts using Perl or other scripting languages.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401k plan with company match.
• HSA and FSA account options.
• Paid federal holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Parental leave and professional development reimbursement.
• Company-paid short-term/long-term disability and AD&D insurance.