Junior Systems Engineer - Orbital & Data Analyst

a.i. solutions is looking for a highly motivated Junior Systems Engineer to join the commercial space domain awareness (SDA) team. They will primarily support the team by monitoring and analyzing SDA data. This engineer may also be asked to help with spacecraft modeling, SDA operator training, and the creation of new products and services. The successful candidate will embrace the a.i. solutions mission, demonstrate self-motivation and attention to detail, and continually work to exceed the expectations of our customers.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities:

• Monitor space domain awareness (SDA) data for quality, and analyze it for problems, trends, and root causes
• Present daily briefings to customers, stakeholders, and data providers on the current data quality metrics
• Communicate analysis results with internal and external teams, and then work towards solutions to identified issues
• Document and communicate your work to peers and customers through both formal and informal forums
• Support the team as they model spacecraft and on-orbit space events for SDA operator training
• Assist the team as they develop flight dynamics software components and systems through the entire software development life cycle
• Coordinate and communicate with users and supervisors to understand concepts, software and system requirements, and team priorities
• Continually improve your knowledge to grow our value to the customer

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field
• 0 to 5+ years of experience in data analysis, astrodynamics, spacecraft operations, or ground system development
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective technical writing ability
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work evenings for up to half time
• Demonstrable attention to detail and self-motivation
• US citizenship

Desired Background:

• Knowledge of and experience with spacecraft flight dynamics, including trajectory and maneuver planning, navigation, orbit determination, attitude determination, surveillance sensor observations, and/or conjunction assessment
• Experience with flight dynamics tools; experience with FreeFlyer is highly preferred
• Software development experience throughout the full life cycle; experience with Java development is highly preferred
• Knowledge of space domain awareness (SDA) or space situational awareness (SSA)
• Knowledge of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems
• Machine learning knowledge and experience
• Experience with data analysis software
• A Department of Defense security clearance or the ability to get one

MAKE A MOVE, MAKE AN IMPACT.

a.i. solutions was founded over 25 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.

BENEFITS THAT MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Salary ranges from $75,000 to $100,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.
• View Our Benefits Offerings
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Safe Harbor Plan, we contribute on Day #1
• Paid Parental leave for Mom & Dad
• Company Paid Life/AD&D
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness plans that reward wellbeing & work life harmony
• Free Mental Health Therapy