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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Herndon, Virginia

About this job

Boeing Defense Space and Security is seeking an Associate Orbit Analyst who will be responsible for maintaining established orbit design and optimization guidelines for a 24x7 operational system. Candidate will utilize orbital-based analysis tools to meet operational objectives.


Position Responsibilities:

  • Candidate will support software checkout for accuracy in meeting operational objectives
  • Candidate must work well in a tight-knit team environment, and have reliable work attendance
  • Candidate must be capable of real time support with solid skills in orbital operations (orbit determination, attitude estimation, space system visibility with ground, and anomaly resolution)
  • Ability to collect, organize, synthesize and analyze data; summarize findings: develop conclusions and implement solutions
  • Consistently and pro-actively works with team members to solve complex problems
  • Able to problem solve in a clear and concise manner, have strong communication skills and able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Candidate will support software checkout for accuracy in meeting operational objectives
  • Candidate must work well in a tight-knit team environment, and have reliable work attendance

This is a variable, with a defined rotating shift schedule.

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

Ability to obtain and maintain system operations certification is required.

Security Clearance/Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position.   

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
  • Experience and/or classroom training in orbital mechanics
  • Experience with any of the following to interpret, analyze, and develop data for support requirements
  • This position will require working shift work that help cover a 24/7 posture including holidays and weekends

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience in satellite/aerospace operations environment
  • Experience in orbit analysis and prediction
  • Familiarity with Linux and Windows
  • Familiarity with MatLab
  • Familiarity with a scripting language (i.e. Perl,Python)
  • In-depth understanding of probability, statistical inference, fundamentals of plane/solid geometry and trigonometry
  • Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, applies visual and, spatial reasoning, draws valid conclusions, and conveys the information to various stakeholders.
  • Interprets abstract variables, mathematical instruction, and derived data to form a succinct path forward.
  • Provides maintenance and development support for software and derives algorithm requirements for data analysis to expand operational capabilities.
  • Determines mission operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, risk definition, requirements, solution development, testing and proposed path forward.

Typical Education & Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

Shift Work Statement:

  • This position is for variable shift