Engineering Lead - Flight Safety

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton is looking for an Engineering Lead (Flight Safety) to support a national security program space warfighting mission based in Springfield, VA.

As the Engineering Lead (Flight Safety) supporting a national security program space warfighting mission, you will be responsible for overseeing the vital task of ensuring all program and partnered space -based asset s are protected and forewarned against on-orbit collision risks and ground system threats (i.e., laser, RF jamming) . The Engineering Lead is a subject matter expert on system tools performing conjunc tion analysis (CA) that leverage s their depth of knowledge in orbital mechanics & F light Safety hazards to execut e the mission . As Engineering Lead, you will unceasingly integrat e new tool s that build upon current capabilities to driv e improved efficiencies and reduce risk . Additionally, you will function as an expert hands-on tr aining resource for team members performing both op eration s and integration - focused tasks . A successful candidate will d evelop solution s , lead m eetings and support collaboration efforts in ad herence with policy, senior leadership and in synchronization with all mission elements (i.e., Inte l ligence , Strategic Plans, Special Programs, Mission Protection and Current Operations) , detached operations centers and partnered agencies .

Responsibilities:

• Drive s ystem e ngineering & i ntegration activities for system tools furnished to Flight Safety

• Lead flight safety and integration mee ting s and support planning, exercise , system development collaborati ve efforts

• Execute command shell (Bash) and Python scripts through GUI & c ommand prompt s , troubleshooting as needed within Linux OS in classified network en vironments

• Perform routine CA screenings (i.e., ASW “ SuperCombo ” runs) with variety of ephemeris sources and ad hoc in response to non-corporative maneuvers; identify and report risks

• Screen satellite positions (i.e., t wo-line-elements (TLEs) , s tate v ector and e phemeris formatted sources ) for pre & post launch assessments and hypothetical or planned burn ephemeris against known threat s and on-orbit conjunction risk s; disseminate results

• Oversee and improve checklist and job aid development
• Task sensors to reduce RSO covariance and increase Probablity of Collison (PoC) accuracy for collision avoidance decision-making

• Operate orbit propagating software expertly , navigate GUIs , understand required field inputs and reporting criteria to deliver products to owner/operator and customer

• Provide advanced training to team and assist in the job training (OJT) as needed to uphold team knowledge standards and increase system competency

• Participate in exercise planning and scenario execution for scheduled events

• Work with engineering team to report bugs, system deficiencies and advocate for software enhancements on developing systems to improve mission success

• Ensure all critical 24/7 flight safety mission tasks are performed ; direct and implement contingency and back-up procedures during system or facility outages

***This position is contingent upon award of contract***

Qualifications

• 12+ years of combined experience working in flight safety ( conjunction assessment ) and /or space operations requiring flight safety system tools ( i.e., STK, ASW ) with Bachelors (BS) in Engineering (i.e., Physics , Electrical, Optics, or Aerospac e or related technical fields ) ; 16 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree; 11+ years ’ relevant experience with MS in related Engineering or technical fields

• 7 Years experience demonstrating applied knowledge of orbital mechanics, conjunction assessment or related satellite operations

• 5+ years assigned National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) or partnered IC organizations

• 3+ years’ prior NRO system s engineering experience involving RSO vulnerability analysis

• 2+ years’ experience with A strodynamics Support Workstation ’s (ASW) SuperCo mbo tool or STK Level 2 certification in lieu of SuperCombo experience

• Advanced oral & written communication skills

• Active TS/SCI with adjudicated Poly

PREFERRED:

• 14+ years of combined prior experience working as a flight safety analyst, orbital analyst, battlespace awareness operator , or satellite mission planner at ground station

• SME -level understanding of orbital mechanics , flight safety tools and mission applications

• Advanced knowledge of foreign / domestic space & ground threat capabilities and space surveillance networks with prior experience in tasking space sur veillance resources

• Prior space launch custody and /or maneuver processing exper ience

• Ability to read and understand logic of scripts writ ten in Bash and Python language s

• Prior experience tasking space surveillance resources , maintaining custody of foreign RSOs

• Experience advising and collaborating with military and civilian leaders

• Prior experience leading operational teams and managing projects

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.