Space III - Research Scientist/Space Domain Awareness Analyst

Join Point Solutions Group in our effort to support USAF and USSF evolving space capabilities! We are seeking a Research Scientist / Space Domain Awareness Analyst for our team working on a program at Peterson Space Force Base. Candidates will need to be able to work on site and have an active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and run V&V efforts of astrodynamics algorithms used at Space C2 centers (e.g. 18 SPCS and NSDC)
• Assist in validation of SSN, non-traditional, commercial space surveillance sensor data
• Analyze algorithm deficiencies and identify possible mitigation procedures and/or replacement algorithms at both the C2 and sensor end of the SSA enterprise
• 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
• Develop/maintain Enterprise-wide astrodynamic software to ensure SSA system interoperability
• 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:

• Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Master of Science degree in operations research or a theoretical science field
• 5+ years of experience
• Experience with astrodynamics software
• 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