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Are you a PROBLEM SOLVER?

Do you strive to make a POSITIVE DIFFERENCE?

Do you enjoy being a contributor to a WORLD CLASS TEAM?

Summit Technical Solutions (STS)  is seeking a Orbital Analyst to support satellite operations at the RDT&E Support Complex (RSC) on Kirtland AFB, in Albuquerque, NM.  This position is responsible for performing orbit analysis and provide satellite mission engineering support to a variety of satellites in Low Earth, Medium, and Geosynchronous Orbits. This person is responsible for ensuring accurate determination of spacecraft orbits, collision avoidance (COLA) analysis and plans, maneuver planning, scripting to automate tasks, identification of solar and lunar intrusion conditions on spacecraft sensors, generation of satellite event tables and evaluation of future orbit software and systems. The position supports a 24/7 operations center. The position may require periodic shift work and availability for on-call support.

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS CONTINGENT ON CONTRACT AWARD TO STS. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Knowledge of flight dynamics software, thruster modeling, and satellite attitude control systems
• Knowledge and ability to adjust analytical processes to address unique situations/events
• Maintain accurate tracking station pointing data
• Maintain accurate satellite ephemeris and support data
• Maintain satellite position and attitude within specifications
• Conduct routine orbit determination and prediction
• Produce antenna viewing angle, sun and lunar eclipse reports
• Predict sensor intrusions
• Perform maneuver modeling, planning, execution, and verification
• Interface with Air Force customer, space vehicle factory support, Aerospace Corp. and others.
• Coordinate with operations personnel on issues related to orbit determination and ephemeris generation, orbital position uncertainty estimates, collision prediction and maneuver design
• Experience in satellite operations or mission engineering support
• Knowledge of satellite ground control systems, Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN)
• Development of in-house software tools and processes and practices to reduce operator workload. Experience with coding languages such as Matlab, Perl, VBScript, VBA Scripting.
• Experience providing analyst or engineering support on one or more satellite subsystems

Required Skills

EXPERIENCE

Required: 2-10 years of related experience

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor of Science degree preferred, but years of satellite operations experience can be used as substitute

CLEARANCE REQUIRED:  

TS/SCI or SCI eligibility preferred

Required Experience

WHAT MAKES STS GREAT?

STS is a services-based organization that relies on the exceptional results our workforce delivers to customers every day. We realize that our customers’ high regard for our consistently high performance is only possible because of the talents, exceptional work ethic, and commitment of our people. We promote and live by a strong and inclusive company culture that places the focus on customer and employee satisfaction, communication, and respect.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM STS:

• Competitive total compensation plan, with immediate eligibility for most benefits and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions!
• A work environment that emphasizes the safety of our workforce
• An organization that is committed to upholding the highest level of business ethics and workplace conduct
• A company that supports "paying it forward" with involvement in several deserving organizations and encourages volunteerism in the employee's community
• Generous paid time-off program that starts on the first day of employment!
• Tuition and certification cost reimbursement programs for qualifying employees

STS is actively committed to employment of Veterans, whom we regard as one of our Nation’s greatest resources. Today, you will find Veterans at every level of our organization, continuing their service to our country by supporting our government contracts and customers. STS is proud of their dedication, work ethic, loyalty, and commitment to duty, and we will continue to promote career opportunities for Veterans who are sincerely deserving of our appreciation.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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EXPERIENCE

Required: 2-10 years of related experience

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor of Science degree preferred, but years of satellite operations experience can be used as substitute

CLEARANCE REQUIRED:  

TS/SCI or SCI eligibility preferred