Satellite Systems Analyst
Core
Analyze global space programs, systems, and operations to assess impacts on U.S. national security and identify/mitigate space-based threats.
Role type
Senior IC satellite systems analyst (intelligence & engineering analysis)
Builds
Technical reports, briefings, and data analytics for national security space operations
Domain
National Security Space (defense/civil/commercial)
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | research
Required skills
space systems engineering, satellite operations, data analytics, algorithm development, technical intelligence analysis, threat assessment, data fusion, advanced processing techniques
Preferred skills
EO sensor systems, RF systems, astrodynamics, STK/SOAP tools, Python scripting, DoD/IC agency familiarity, foreign language translation
Technologies
STK, SOAP, Python
Responsibilities
Assess impact of worldwide space activities on national security operations, utilize intelligence sources for engineering analysis, conduct detailed technical analyses of space systems, develop algorithms for information fusion, identify new areas of concern in Space Domain Awareness, prepare technical reports and briefings, critically review team deliverables
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship capabilities