Global Science & Technology, a growing scientific and high technology firm, is seeking an to support a technical and operational support services contract. The position is located in The orbital analyst will work in the system operations center performing monitoring and analysis of space traffic products and computational processes. The operations center will be staffed 24/7 so the contractor personnel should expect shift work.
- Perform monitoring and analysis of space traffic products and computational processes.
- Respond, as required, to operational issues relating to space traffic coordination, and to technical issues associated with the operations center or system to ensure the safety and stability of the space operating environment.
- Participate in the development of and ensure that procedures, operational displays, and other job aids are in place for operational needs and technical troubleshooting, coordinate with commercial operators, and take appropriate actions (including resolution of technical issues) to ensure continued provision of safety services.
- Coordinate with stakeholders as required in the execution of mission operations.
- Participate in the development of training materials and training activities to support the onboarding of members of the government and commercial operational teams.
- BS Degree in Engineering, Physics/Astronomy, Computer Science, or related field
- 5-10 years of experience
- Experience with software systems, development environments, or programming languages (Python, Linux)
- Experience in Satellite Operations, and Orbital Analysis.
- Experience performing CA for mega-constellations.
- Ability to understand SSA data and each of the specified basic services.
- Ability to understand procedural proficiency to provide data and services by functioning within the operations center.
- Experience performing NASA high-value RSO's
- Experience analyzing orbital state vectors and propagated ephemerides with covariances.
GST offers competitive salaries; vacation, sick, and holiday leave; major medical, dental, life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance; 401K retirement plan; tuition assistance; and opportunities for employee career growth and development.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. GST is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
What We Do
Global Science & Technology was founded in 1991.
Currently, Global Science & Technology has offices in six locations: Greenbelt, Maryland; Arlington, Virginia; Fairmont, West Virginia; Boulder, Colorado; and Asheville, North Carolina.
Global Science & Technology has built a highly specialized workforce that includes experts in key domains of engineering, science, communications, and information technology. Global Science & Technology provides all levels of scientific and technical expertise and support within the federal Research and Development (R&D) laboratory environment.
Global Science & Technology’s major clients include NASA Goddard Space Flight Center(GSFC), NASA Headquarters, NOAA, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Justice (DOJ), and the State of West Virginia. Much of Global Science & Technology’s work has been in direct support of NASA and NOAA science missions and related data systems.
Global Science & Technology’s signature emphasis is on systems interoperability and solutions based on open standards to create efficiencies and reduce overall cost of operations.
