Mission Interface / Orbital Analyst (Space Operations)

Location: Hybrid, mostly remote, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado; office requirements are minimal for local candidates. Core support hours are 8:30 AM–5:00 PM local time in Poland, with minimal travel as needed.

Salary: $165,000–$205,000 annually for the state of Colorado.

Company

hirify.global provides engineering and advanced technology solutions for intelligence, national security, and space defense customers.

What you will do

• Support Poland Space Operations Center operations, including planning, execution, and post-event reviews.
• Perform orbital analysis using state data, orbital parameters, maneuver indications, and space domain awareness information.
• Characterize satellite behavior, maneuvers, perturbations, custody changes, conjunction events, and anomalous space object activity.
• Prepare concise assessments, briefs, and recommendations for time-sensitive operational decisions.
• Identify workflow gaps and tool deficiencies, and coordinate requirements refinement with software and mission teams.
• Train, mentor, and advise analysts and operators while developing job aids, checklists, procedures, and training materials.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of professional experience in orbital analysis, space domain awareness, space operations, astrodynamics, or a related technical discipline.
• Working knowledge of orbital elements, satellite state solutions, maneuver characterization, perturbation forces, and space operations data products.
• Ability to deliver accurate and defensible analysis within mission timelines and work independently in a mostly remote environment.
• Experience briefing, instructing, mentoring, or guiding personnel with different technical backgrounds.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including customer-facing communication and cross-team coordination.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an engineering-related field.

Nice to have

• Experience with military, civil, allied, commercial, or coalition SSA/SDA operations, including USSF or JCO-related environments.
• Familiarity with sensor tasking, conjunction assessment, custody maintenance, mission planning workflows, or operational software requirements.
• Experience documenting operational procedures, playbooks, training products, or lessons learned.
• Polish language familiarity and a master’s degree in engineering, or a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and technically focused environment supporting national security and space defense missions.
• Potential benefits include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off, flexible work scheduling, and professional training and development opportunities.
• Potential additional compensation may include bonuses, incentives, sign-on bonuses, or relocation benefits.