ResponsibilitiesAs an RFEngineering Analystinsupportofa national security program space warfighting mission, you willbe responsibleforvalidatingthe integrity oforbital dataavailableand performingdirected energy (RF)deconflictionofterrestrial andspace-basedthreatsagainstvulnerableassets.As part of the flight safety engineering team,you willberesponsible forensuringallprogramandsupporting ground stationoperators, plannersanddecision-makersare forewarned againstpotential sources ofRF Interference(RFI)that mayimpedesuccessful mission execution.Additionally, theEngineering Analyst (RF)will develop,maintainanddeconfliction operation productsand create new or updated procedures and checklists as necessary to improveoperating efficiencies and integrate new system capabilities.A successful candidate will developintegrativetechnicalsolutions,supporttrainingandexercise efforts,andcommunicateeffectivelywith leadershipandexternal partner agenciesas appropriate.
- Perform conjunction assessment (CA) and DirectedEnergy deconfliction screenings routinely and ad hoc asrequired
- Create and update procedures and checklist for spectrum protection, risk mitigation and deconfliction analysis
- Supportintegrationeffortsofnew data sourcesinlegacy and developingsystemtools
- Improvetactics, technics, and procedures (TTPs) for flight safetyand mission protectionoperations;inform training material changeswhen necessary
- Maintainsystem proficiency andawareness of currentspace domain threat activity
- Screenpre&post-launchTLEs,state trajectoriesand on-orbit hypothetical-burn ephemerisagainstlatest resident space object (RSO)catalog to mitigate collision risks
- Operate orbit propagatingsoftwareexpertly, navigate GUIs,understand requiredfieldinputsvolumes and reporting criteriato deliver products to owner/operator
- Participate inflight safety meetings andparticipatein training and exercise efforts
***This position is contingent upon award of contract***
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience with a BS/BA degree, 3 years of experience with a MS/MA degree, or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree
- 2+ years of combined experience working in flight safety (CA), RF deconfliction, space operations requiring flight safety system tools (i.e., STK, ASW) oras Systems/Software Engineerforrelevant mission systems
- 2+ yearsexperience withFlight Safety tools (i.e.,Astrodynamics Support Workstation(ASW)SuperCombotoolorSTK) or STKLevel2certification in lieu ofworkingexperience
- Active TS/SCIwithadjudicatedPoly
Preferred:
- 4+ years of combined experience working in flight safety (CA), RF deconfliction, space operations requiring flight safety system tools or as Systems/Software Engineer
- Advanced understanding of orbital mechanics, flight safety toolsand missionscope
- Understandingof foreign/domestic space &groundthreatcapabilities
- Prior working experience withthe IC
- Experienceworking andcollaborating with military andcivilian leadersof all ranks
Target Salary Range$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual27s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
