Sierra Space

Mission Operations and Controls Engineer/Specialist: Orbital Analyst (Clearance

Centennial, CO

No sponsorship$94k-$129kDetected 22 days ago

JavaScriptPythonC++RubyFull-Stack DevelopmentKubernetesCybersecurityRecruitingSystems EngineeringCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Orbital Analyst to join our space operations team.
Proactivity in identifying and addressing challenges to include innovations that result in positive organizational impact.

The role requires close collaboration with flight operations mission teams to support spacecraft maneuver planning and ensure mission success.
You will derive, decompose, allocate, trace, and manage system requirements and architectures, as well as define and document system concepts of operation.
You will identify and manage technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement.

Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
Typically, 2+ years of related experience.
Conceptual knowledge of requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation.
Conceptual knowledge of systems architecture, systems integration, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles.
An active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.
Ability to quickly connect in-person and in writing, and to actively listen and perceive the needs, values or opinions of others.
We're looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.

Knowledge of spacecraft mission planning, scheduling, and orbit analysis.
Experience with astrodynamics libraries, propagators, etc.
Experience working commercial and/or government Space Domain Awareness programs.
Ability to script, C, C++, Python, JavaScript, Ruby or related programming experience.
Experience with Government Cloud Architectures (GovCloud or others).
Experience with C2 and TT&C Software Development.
Full Stack Developer.
Cloudera, OpenShift, Kubernetes experience

$94,090.00 - $129,394.75
Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
This position requires current/active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.
Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.
The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants.

The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

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