Mission Analyst

Globalstar

$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or higher in Aerospace, Physics or closely related field
  • 5+ years of experience with satellite operations, orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, or spacecraft flight dynamics
  • 5+ years of experience with general satellite knowledge including components and propulsion systems
  • Expertise in Orbit Mechanics/Dynamics, Orbit determination, Ephemeris generation, and maneuver planning
  • Experience developing and maintaining STK and ODTK using Python

Responsibilities

  • Perform orbit determination, propagation, and analysis using mathematical models.
  • Use AGI's Systems Tool Kit (STK), including ODTK, to model, analyze, and simulate orbital trajectories.
  • Generate daily orbit data for satellite contacts, perform maneuver planning, and support launch operations.
  • Provide 24/7 on-call support for troubleshooting and anomaly resolution.
  • Support and develop scripts in Python and MATLAB to automate orbital analysis tasks.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays for work/life balance
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match and Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Comprehensive health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program to support health & wellness
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance and other financial benefits
Full Job Description
What you will be doing at Globalstar

As a Mission Analyst, you will perform daily orbit determination calculations and support orbit raising operations, for both old and new Low Earth Orbiting satellites. Several new satellites are scheduled for launch this and next year, and you will be part of the team supporting the establishment and maintenance of this constellation.

Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Orbit Determination & Analysis: Perform orbit determination, propagation, and analysis using mathematical models.
  • STK Utilization: Use AGI's Systems Tool Kit (STK), including ODTK, to model, analyze, and simulate orbital trajectories.
  • Operational Support: Generate daily orbit data for satellite contacts, perform maneuver planning (orbit raising, station keeping), and support launch operations.
  • Anomaly Resolution: Provide 24/7 on-call support for troubleshooting and anomaly resolution.
  • Software Development: Support and develop scripts (Python, MATLAB, ) to automate orbital analysis tasks.

What you will bring to Globalstar
  • Bachelor's or higher in Aerospace, Physics or closely related field
  • 5+ years of experience with satellite operations, orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, or spacecraft flight dynamics
  • 5+ years of experience with general satellite knowledge that included components, mass properties, satellite attitude, propulsion systems
  • Expertise with Orbit Mechanics / Dynamics, Orbit determination, Ephemeris generation, and maneuver planning
  • Experience developing and maintaining STK and ODTK using Python

It's a bonus if you have:
  • Master's or higher in Aerospace, Physics or closely related field
  • 10+ years of experience with satellite operations, orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, or spacecraft flight dynamics

Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Marginal Functions:

A review of this job description may have omitted some of the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the job duties and responsibilities. This job description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties and/or responsibilities to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.

Skills and Competencies:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention-to-detail
  • Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Familiarity with NetSuite
  • Strong problem-solving skills, especially under time constraints
  • Ability to identify and seek needed information

What Globalstar offers:
  • Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
  • Financial Benefits: 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries
  • Health & Wellness: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program


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