Mission Planner/Orbital Analyst

a.i. solutions is seeking a Mission Planner/Orbital Analyst with experience in orbital mechanics to support operations of experimental satellite systems. The Orbital Analyst will support Concept Exploration, Mission Readiness and Satellite Operations for unique, one-of-a-kind satellite systems at Kirtland AFB, NM. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to embrace the a.i. solutions mission and work to continually exceed the expectations of our customers.

• →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.

• U.S. citizenship
• Currently posses an active DoD TS security clearance and obtain SCI eligibility prior to start
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline
• 0-7 years of operational space experience or equivalent related experience
• Familiar with operational software language such a C++. Perl, and Python

• 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

a.i. solutions was founded over 30 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.