Senior Mission Planner/Orbital Analyst

a.i. solutions is seeking a Senior Mission Planner/Orbital Analyst (MP/OA) with experience in orbital mechanics to support operations of experimental satellite systems. The MP/OA will support Concept Exploration, Mission Readiness and Satellite Operations for unique, one-of-a-kind satellite systems at Kirtland AFB, NM in support of Space System Command’s Innovation & Prototyping Delta. 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 and maintenance of mission-specific documentation including procedures, on-console handbooks, support plans, Operations Directives (OD), test plans and anomaly response plans.
• Participate in mission rehearsals and exercises.
• Assist in ground system anomaly characterization and recovery.
• Assist in the development and validation of changes to mission operations requirements.
• 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.
• Document and communicate work to peers and customers through both formal informal forums.
• Provide analysis and evaluation of mission data.
• Provide recommendations for improvements, optimization, and/or maintenance efforts for mission systems and processes.
• Collaborate with customer to define and refine mission requirements and needs; provide advice and recommend solutions.
• Supervise personnel as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship
• Currently possess DoD TS security clearance with ability to obtain SCI eligibility prior to start
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline
• 8+ years of operational space experience or equivalent related experience
• Familiar with operational software language such as C++, Perl, and Python

Desired Background:

• 12+ years of operational space experience or equivalent related experience
• Extensive experience or education in orbital mechanics or orbit analysis
• Knowledge of spacecraft mission planning, scheduling, and orbit analysis
• Ability to script in PERL, C# or other scripting languages
• C, C++, Python, or related programming experience
• Ability to quickly connect in-person and in writing, and to actively listen and perceive the needs, values or opinions of others
• Demonstrated leadership accomplishments professionally and personally
• Proactivity in identifying and addressing challenges to include innovations that result in positive organizational impact

 

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

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

• 401k Safe Harbor Plan, we contribute on Day #1

• Paid Parental leave for Mom & Dad

• Company Paid Life/AD&D

• Tuition Assistance

• Wellness plans that reward wellbeing & work life harmony