Orbital Analyst/Tool Developer

Company: Numerica Corporation
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Numericans excel at developing state-of-the-art algorithms and software that solve scientific problems with real-world applications. Working in small, innovative teams, our scientists and engineers build solutions that make a difference. As science fiction writer Arthur Clarke wrote, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." Numerica is seeking talented "magicians" to join in our common struggle to expand the boundary of what's possible.
What You Will Do: Orbital Analysts support Numerica's growing program in Space Situational Awareness (SSA), the operation of Numerica's SSA technologies at space operation centers, and the production of high-quality data and information products from its remote telescope network. The successful applicant will work on projects that carry varying responsibilities, such as:

• Contribute to the direction of a talented small team with your expertise and ideas;
• Exercise Numerica's SSA software using real-time and historical data, and perform quality assurance on its outputs;
• Develop software and shell scripts to help automate, monitor, and enhance data processing related to space operations;
• Support ongoing and future transitions of Numerica's SSA products and services to space operations centers;
• Engage with our customers and other orbital analysts to ensure successful outcomes for their mission-critical needs;
• Prepare technical reports and briefing materials.
  Recommended Background and Experience
  • B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 3-5 years of relevant work experience;
  • Proficiency with the Linux operating system and experience developing applications in at least one of the following computing languages: Python, C/C++, shell scripting;
  • Record of academic excellence, including demonstrated experience in astrodynamics and orbit determination;
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to convey salient details about advanced technology in a compelling manner to both experts and non-experts alike.
      U.S. Citizenship Required Due to the nature of the work performed at Numerica, all applicants must be capable of obtaining a U.S. Security Clearance. At a minimum, this requires that a candidate be a U.S. citizen with a personal history indicating trustworthiness, reliability, and sound judgement (e.g., clean criminal record, no use of illegal drugs, etc.).

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