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Peraton

Space Operations Analyst Junior

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

Support conjunction assessment (CA), flight safety, and mission protection activities for operational space missions. * Conduct routine and time-sensitive analysis of orbital data, trajectories ...

Peraton

Space Operations Analyst Junior

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

Support conjunction assessment (CA), flight safety, and mission protection activities for operational space missions. * Conduct routine and time-sensitive analysis of orbital data, trajectories ...

Peraton

Space Operations Analyst Junior

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

Support conjunction assessment (CA), flight safety, and mission protection activities for operational space missions. * Conduct routine and time-sensitive analysis of orbital data, trajectories ...

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What is the difference between Flight Safety Analyst vs Flight Operations Specialist?

AspectFlight Safety AnalystFlight Operations Specialist
Required CredentialsFAA certifications, safety training, aviation safety coursesFAA certifications, operational training, aviation regulations
Work EnvironmentAirlines, aviation safety departments, regulatory agenciesAirlines, flight operations departments, ground support
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in safety and regulatory roles within aviationInvolved in daily flight operations and logistics

Flight Safety Analysts focus on safety protocols, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance, ensuring aviation safety standards are met. Flight Operations Specialists handle flight planning, scheduling, and operational support. While both roles require aviation certifications and work within the airline or aviation industry, their core responsibilities differ—safety versus operational execution.

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Engineering Analyst- Directed Energy (Laser)

Peraton

Fort Belvoir, VA • On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

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Responsibilities

As an Engineering Analyst specializing in laser deconfliction for support of a national security program space warfighting mission, you will be responsible for validating the integrity of orbital data available and performing directed energy (Laser) deconfliction analysis of terrestrial and space-based threats against vulnerable assets. As part of the flight safety engineering team, you will be responsible for ensuring all program and supporting ground station operators, planners and decision-makers are forewarned against potential sources of optical targeting that may impede successful mission execution. Additionally, the Engineering Analyst (Laser) will develop, maintain and deconfliction operation products and create new or updated procedures and checklists as necessary to improve operating efficiencies and integrate new system capabilities. A successful candidate will develop integrative technical solutions, support training and exercise efforts, and communicate effectively with leadership and external partner agencies as appropriate. 

  • Perform conjunction assessment (CA) and Directed Energy deconfliction screenings routinely and ad hoc as required 
  • Create and update procedures and checklist for asset protection, risk mitigation and deconfliction analysis 
  • Support integration efforts of new data sources in legacy and developing system tools 
  • Improve tactics, technics, and procedures (TTPs) for flight safety and mission protection operations; inform training material changes when necessary 
  • Maintain system proficiency and awareness of current space domain threat activity 
  • Screen pre & post-launch TLEs, state trajectories and on-orbit hypothetical-burn ephemeris of latest resident space object (RSO) catalog to mitigate collision risks 
  • Operate orbit propagating software expertly, navigate GUIs, understand required field inputs volumes and reporting criteria to deliver products to owner/operator  
  • Participate in flight safety meetings and participate in training and exercise efforts 

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

Qualifications
  • 5 years of experience with a BS/BA degree, 3 years of experience with a MS/MA degree, or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree
  • 2+ years of combined experience working in flight safety (CA), laser deconfliction, space operations requiring flight safety system tools (i.e., STK, ASW) or as Systems/Software Engineer for relevant mission systems 
  • 2+ years' experience with Flight Safety tools (i.e., Astrodynamics Support Workstation (ASW) SuperCombo tool or STK) or STK Level 2 certification in lieu of working experience 
  • Active TS/SCI with adjudicated Poly 

Preferred: 

  • 4+ years of combined experience working in flight safety (CA), laser deconfliction, space operations requiring flight safety system tools or as Systems/Software Engineer 
  • Advanced understanding of orbital mechanics, flight safety tools and mission scope 
  • Understanding of foreign/domestic space & ground threat capabilities 
  • Prior working experience with IC 
  • Experience working and collaborating with military and civilian leaders of all ranks 
Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range$86,000 - $138,000. 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.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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Year founded

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