a.i. solutions is seeking a Senior Mission Planner/Orbital Analyst (MP/OA) with experience in orbital mechanics to support operations of experimental satellite systems. The MP/OA will support Concept Exploration, Mission Readiness and Satellite Operations for unique, one-of-a-kind satellite systems at Kirtland AFB, NM in support of Space System Command’s Innovation & Prototyping Delta. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to embrace the a.i. solutions mission and work to continually exceed the expectations of our customers.
Essential Roles & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for Pre-Launch, L&EO, and On-Orbit mission planning activities.
- Perform space mission and pre-pass planning, scheduling, and coordination required to achieve mission success.
- Interface with mission specific payload customers to build payload schedules and taskings for operations.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of mission-specific documentation including procedures, on-console handbooks, support plans, Operations Directives (OD), test plans and anomaly response plans.
- Participate in mission rehearsals and exercises.
- Assist in ground system anomaly characterization and recovery.
- Assist in the development and validation of changes to mission operations requirements.
- Evaluate proposed operations concept changes.
- Identify opportunities for system automation.
- Develop/script components of the mission-unique ground system.
- Perform testing activities under the guidance of a test lead.
- Document and communicate work to peers and customers through both formal informal forums.
- Provide analysis and evaluation of mission data.
- Provide recommendations for improvements, optimization, and/or maintenance efforts for mission systems and processes.
- Collaborate with customer to define and refine mission requirements and needs; provide advice and recommend solutions.
- Supervise personnel as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- U.S. citizenship
- Currently possess DoD TS security clearance with ability to obtain SCI eligibility prior to start
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline
- 8+ years of operational space experience or equivalent related experience
- Familiar with operational software language such as C++, Perl, and Python
Desired Background:
- 12+ years of operational space experience or equivalent related experience
- Extensive experience or education in orbital mechanics or orbit analysis
- Knowledge of spacecraft mission planning, scheduling, and orbit analysis
- Ability to script in PERL, C# or other scripting languages
- C, C++, Python, or related programming experience
- Ability to quickly connect in-person and in writing, and to actively listen and perceive the needs, values or opinions of others
- Demonstrated leadership accomplishments professionally and personally
- Proactivity in identifying and addressing challenges to include innovations that result in positive organizational impact
MAKE A MOVE, MAKE AN IMPACT.
a.i. solutions was founded over 25 years ago with a mission to MAKE AN IMPACT by exceeding expectations. A move to our team means using your passion and ingenuity to MAKE AN IMPACT through innovations, defending national security, and enabling access to space. MAKE A MOVE, to join a team driven by a shared ambition, and rewarded for individual contributions.
BENEFITS THAT MAKE AN IMPACT:
- Salary ranges from $90,000 to $115,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications
- View Our Benefits Offerings
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Paid Time Off and Holidays
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401k Safe Harbor Plan, we contribute on Day #1
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Paid Parental leave for Mom & Dad
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Company Paid Life/AD&D
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Tuition Assistance
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Wellness plans that reward wellbeing & work life harmony
