Engineering Analyst- Directed Energy (Laser)
$104,000–$166,000 year
On-siteFort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct routine conjunction assessments and directed-energy deconfliction analyses to identify and mitigate threats to mission-critical space and ground assets. Validate orbital data integrity, develop deconfliction products, and refine operational procedures to support flight safety and mission assurance objectives. Analyze pre- and post-launch trajectory data using advanced orbital analysis software to generate accurate mission products for operators and decision-makers. Participate in flight safety reviews, technical working groups, and training activities while monitoring emerging space-domain threats. This contingent position supports Peraton's national security space warfighting mission at Fort Belvoir.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA
- Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA
- 2+ years of experience using flight safety and orbital analysis tools such as Astrodynamics Support Workstation (ASW), SuperCombo, Systems Tool Kit (STK), or comparable mission systems
- STK Level II Certification may be substituted for relevant tool experience
- Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated Polygraph
Desired Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience supporting conjunction assessment, laser deconfliction, flight safety operations, space mission assurance, systems engineering, or operational space missions
- Advanced understanding of orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, flight safety operations, and space mission planning
- Knowledge of foreign and domestic space and ground-based threat capabilities
- Experience supporting Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, or national security space missions
- Experience integrating operational requirements into technical system development efforts
- Strong analytical, technical writing, and briefing skills
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with military, civilian, engineering, and operational stakeholders across all organizational levels
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