a.i. solutions is seeking an Mission Planner/Orbital Analyst with experience in orbital mechanics to support operations of experimental satellite systems. The Orbital Analyst will support Concept Exploration, Mission Readiness and Satellite Operations for unique, one-of-a-kind satellite systems at Kirtland AFB, NM. 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/maintenance of procedures, on-console handbooks, support plans, Operations Directives , test plans and anomaly response plans
- Participate in mission rehearsals and exercises
- Assist in ground system anomaly characterization and recovery
- 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
- Provide analysis and evaluation of mission data
- Provide recommendations for improvements, optimization, and/or maintenance efforts for mission systems and processes
Minimum Qualifications:
- U.S. citizenship
- Currently posses an active DoD TS security clearance and obtain SCI eligibility prior to start
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline
Desired Background:
- Ability to script in PERL, C# or other scripting languages
- C, C++ or related programming experience
- Experience or education in orbital mechanics or orbit analysis
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
