SATCOM OA Engineer

Kratos Defense | Colorado Springs, CO 80921 | $110,000 – $120,000 a year  |  Full-time

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Job Description:

Ready for What’s Next? Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. Our culture is fast-paced and innovative. We are a trusted partner-driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos is seeking a Satellite Orbital Analysis (OA) Engineer with a minimum 3-5 years’ experience for the Command and Control Systems – Consolidated (CCS-C) ground system as part of the CSAR program. The position includes support of dynamic, fast-paced projects that span all phases of the Software Development/ Software Test/System Engineering lifecycles, including requirement review/updates, design, development, test, and customer support.

The ideal candidate has several years’ experience with satellite telemetry and commanding, including software development in EPOCH Product Suite and OASYS.

• Candidate must show ability to effectively communicate with various team members, customers, as well as communicate with vendor support
• Assess on-orbit operations through planning, execution and debrief phases
• Creates initial and post maneuver orbit determination
• Executes Kalman Filter monitoring/analysis and manipulation
• Develops and improves operation procedures, scripts, including unit and system testing
• Define and propose SATCOM operational and operator requirements and design approaches to satisfy them
• Inteface with the customer and operational users to define operational requirements and propose solutions to address them
• Effectively work with a cross functional engineering team
• Travel as necessary to support system integration, testing, and customer meetings
• Be a strong team player and leader to the project team and to the organization

Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, related fields or 5-7 years’ experience in Orbital Analysis
• Current Security+ Certification or required within 6 months of hire.
• Software testing
• Understanding of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Candidate must be self-motivated and capable of working independently and with others.
• Candidate must be able to articulate technical concepts orally and in written form.
• Ability to conduct modeling, simulation and analysis of orbital maneuvers and trajectory estimations
• Experience and knowledge of the SATCOM operational environment
  • SATCOM Operational knowledge sufficient to define requirements needed for the Operators to execute their role and mission
  • Current Secret level clearance required
• Required to either be able to obtain a TS/SCI, or currently have a TS/SCI

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 8 to 10 years’ experience in
  • EPOCH Product Suite
  • OASYS (Orbital Analysis System
  • OA Operations
• A software test environment, including regression testing
• Knowledge of Command and Control Consolidated (CCS-C) system.
• Knowledge of Air Force Test Regulations and experience in Air Force formal testing is a plus
• Current Top Secret level clearance, with SCI eligibility

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $110,000-$120,000

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.
Job Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class.
All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America’s veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
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