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About Peraton 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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. About The Role As a Senior Flight Safety Systems Engineer supporting a national security program space warfighting mission, you will be responsible for optimizing, testing and integrating critical system tools performing the Flight Safety (FS) mission. Additionally, all flight safety personnel support mission protection screenings, providing conjunction assessment (CA) and ground threat deconfliction analysis & reporting tasks as required. The flight safety team is responsible for ensuring all program and partnered space-based assets are forewarned against on-orbit collision risks and terrestrial threats. As a systems subject-matter expert (SME) and advanced FS analyst, you will leverage system and mission knowledge to improve tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) for military and/or contractor crew positions conducting 24/7 FS operations. A successful candidate will guide team and develop integrative technical solutions, support training and exercise efforts, and communicate effectively with leadership and external partner agencies as appropriate. * Lead integration efforts of new data sources in legacy and developing system tools
* Test software in test environments to mitigate bug risks to operations upon deployment
* Improve tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for flight safety and mission protection operations; inform training material changes when necessary
* Execute command shell (Bash) and Python scripts through GUI & command prompts, troubleshooting as needed within Linux OS in classified network environments
* Perform routine RSO asset ephemeris against terrestrial locations and secondary RSOs (i.e., ASW "SuperCombo" runs) and ad hoc in response to non-corporative maneuvers
* Screen pre & post-launch TLEs, state trajectories and on-orbit hypothetical-burn ephemeris against latest resident space object (RSO) catalog to mitigate collision risks
* Operate orbit propagating software expertly, navigate GUIs, understand required field input volumes and reporting criteria to deliver products to owner/operator * Lead flight safety meetings and participate in training and exercise efforts as needed
* Document software and training material and provide OJT instruction to team members ***This position is contingent upon award of contract*** Qualifications * 8+ years of experience working as a Systems Engineer, Software Integrator, Software Developer, Software Testing or performing Conjunction Assessment (CA) screenings with 4-year degree (BS) in related field; or 12+ years' relevant experience in lieu of degree; or 6+ years' experience with MS/MA graduate degree in related STEM field.
* Active TS/SCI with adjudicated Poly Preferred: * 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
* 6+ years of combined experience working in flight safety (conjunction assessment) and/or space operations requiring flight safety system tools (i.e., STK, ASW) * Advanced understanding of orbital mechanics, flight safety tools and mission scope
* Understanding of foreign/domestic space & ground threat capabilities
* Ability to read, write and understand logic of scripts written in Bash or Python languages
* Prior working experience with National Reconnaissance Office missions and systems
* Experience working and collaborating with military and civilian leaders of all ranks
Details Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. 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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits. Application Statements: 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. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.