This position is for a Principal SDA/Space Control Astro Scientist inAurora, CO, Colorado Springs, CO, or King of Prussia, PA withextensive experience researching and developing cutting edge solutions forSpace Domain Awareness (SDA), Rendezvous Proximity Operations(RPO), and Space Control. You will support Stratagems growth in theseareas through internal and contract R&D, software development anddeployment to operations, and the mentoring of junior and mid-levelengineers and scientists that are eager to learn more in the space domain.This position highlights complete end-to-end visibility by developinginnovative new concepts, building them into a prototype solution, and thenultimately deploying them into active operational environments.This position supports a hybrid-style work location, where the applicant maybe able to work at home, or at the office location, as available work allows.Company OverviewAt Stratagem, we create advanced software solutions to support criticalaspects of national security. We are solving highly complex problems with ateam of fun, uniquely talented engineers that deliver capabilities to make alasting impact.Stratagem is a small, high-end software technology company that deliversoperational solutions and performs advanced R&D for the DoD and IntelligenceCommunity. We believe in a culture of innovation, fun, empowerment, andfamily. We want you to learn new skills so you can become more fulfilled inboth your personal and professional life.Stratagem is hiring exceptional individuals to join our growing team. We lookfor candidates that are thoughtful and team-oriented with excellentproblem-solving skills, a high level of creativity, and the ability toquickly learn new technologies. We also seek out individuals that are clearcommunicators and support their teammates with a sense of positivity andopen-mindedness.Stratagem is an operating subsidiary of the ARKA Group, L.P., a BlackstoneGroup portfolio company focused in the National Security Space sector.Salary InformationIn compliance with Colorados Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary rangefor this role is $150,000 - $190,000; however, Stratagem considersseveral factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, therole and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience,education/training, and key skills.RequirementsAs a Principal SDA Scientist, your responsibilities include:Working with multiple teams of software engineers, algorithm developers andresearchers to implement space traffic monitoring, space object dynamicmodeling and prediction, and validation of SDA sensor dataGrowing the SDA/Space Control portfolio with support the Stratagem executiveteamIdentifying new customers in the RPO community and theorizing innovativeconcepts to win new contractsServing as Tech Lead / Principal Investigator for several SDA projects thatrequire deep technical knowledge and creativityLeading a technical team to develop innovative new algorithms and approachesto leapfrog current state-of-the-art capabilitiesRepresenting Stratagem at conferences either as a technical presenter,conference chair, and/or through submission of technical publicationsInterfacing with customers to understand their most pressing space securitychallenges, decomposing the challenges into ambitious yet achievableprojects, and directing/coaching a team to realize the solutionBuilding a world-class SDA/RPO team by mentoring, upskilling, and hiringtop talentRequired skillsBS in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or relevant fieldsExtensive experience and knowledge in astrodynamics, orbit estimation,space object characterization, filtering, and/or signal processingExperience researching and developing applications for SDAExperience supporting RPO missionsExperience leading technical projects and supervising & mentoring softwaredevelopers Peer Reviewed Publications in aerospace engineering journals (e.g.,Journal of Acta Astronautica, Journal of Guidance Control, and Dynamics,etc.) or Conference Papers and Proceedings at relevant conferences (e.g., AIAAExperience with prototyping and developing SSA/SDA solutions in Java,Python, and/or MATLABExperience growing and supporting a team of engineers and scientistsExperience writing winning proposalsAn Active TS/SCI Clearance with SSBIDesired skills (bonus points)MS or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or relevant fieldsExperience developing and operating SDA / Proximity Operations sensorsExperience developing and operating robotic systems used for RPO missionsExperience supporting the Space ForceExperience developing and deploying scalable software solutions in operationalenvironmentsExperience with any of the following additional languages: C++,Rust, Go, and/or C#Agile project management practicesAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withoutregard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, maritalstatus, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.Employment with Stratagem is contingent upon satisfactory completion ofseveral pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, backgroundcheck, and drug screen.

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