Description

　　LinQuest is seeking an Astrodynamicist / Analyst to join our team at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. An active Top Secret clearance is required.

　　The Astrodynamicist / Analyst will provide decision-makers with integrated warfighter analysis and assessments for current and future Space system capabilities, provide validation and verification (V&V) of critical Space Situational Awareness (SSA) algorithms and data, as well as provide analytical support to pivot the Space Situational Awareness Mission Area to a Space Domain Awareness mindset.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Design and run V&V efforts of astrodynamics algorithms used at Space C2 centers (e.g. 18 SPCS and NSDC)

　　Analyze algorithm deficiencies and identify possible mitigation procedures and/or replacement algorithms at both the C2 and sensor end of the SSA enterprise

　　Assist in validation of SSN, non-traditional, commercial space surveillance sensor data

　　Develop/maintain Enterprise-wide astrodynamic software to ensure SSA system interoperability

　　Develop prototype algorithms to solve operational SSA/SDA problems

　　Set up Design of Experiments to analyze potential TTP improvements and/or alternative methods employed at the C2 or Sensor sites

　　Provide SSA Mission area analysis and assessments for space C2 and sensor systems

　　Provide numerical validation of SSA C2 system algorithms and sensor data

　　V&V to support SSA Ops Acceptance (OA) decisions

　　Technical lead for integration/OA of traditional/non-traditional sensors and data sources

　　Support Ops Concept/TTP development

　　Provide subject matter expertise to solve technical operational issues

　　Research and develop algorithms and/or methods to improve SSA performance

　　Analysis support for requirements development, AoAs, AoOs, MUAs, etc. as required

　　Required Skills and Experience:

　　Master of Science degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research or a related technical field

　　5+ years of relevant experience (or 3 with a Ph.D.)

　　2+ years of experience with one or more of the following program languages: Python, MATLAB, C++ or C#

　　Experience with astrodynamics software

　　Experience designing and running V&V efforts of astrodynamics algorithms

　　Orbital analysis experience

　　Strong quantitative and analytic abilities to integrate and analyze data

　　High motivation, creativity, and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment

　　Ability to work well as part of a team

　　An active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

　　Preferred Experience:

　　Ph.D. in Operations Research or a STEM field

　　Experience in DoD space and joint force programs

　　TS/SCI security clearance

　　Compensation:

　　Starting salary ranges from approximately $130,000 to $160,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.Benefits: LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits

　　Qualifications

　　Education

　　Required

　　Masters or better in Computer ScienceLicenses & Certifications

　　Required

　　Top SecretEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)