Flight Safety Analyst Jr.

Amentum•Vandenberg AFB, CA

1d•$65,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Flight Safety Analyst Junior for the Space Force Range Contract. This role involves assisting in the planning, analyzing, and configuring of launch data for mission planning, real-time operations, and post-launch analyses for vehicles launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The position supports mission planning efforts, Flight Operations Analyst (FOA) development and configuration, and building mission support databases. The analyst will evaluate user data such as 3-sigma, nominal trajectories, debris patterns, vehicle turn rate data, ballistic coefficients of missile components, and thrust termination characteristics significant for the Pre-Flight Safety Data Package. Additionally, the role assists in developing Flight Operations FA Range Safety and Acquisition Displays for the Launch Package, including radar, telemetry, and other sensor configurations, vehicle tracking display production, telemetry display configuration, and FOA parameter configuration. The position also provides real-time launch operations support and post-launch support, including the production and display of wind files and analysis of launch recordings. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in STEM related degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
0 - 2 years of analysis of technical data or related field.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral of diagram form.
The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

Assist in the planning, analyzing and configuring of launch data for use in mission planning, real-time operations, and post-launch analyses for vehicles launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Support mission planning efforts and Flight Operations Analyst (FOA) development and configuration.
Build mission support databases for Flight Operations.
Evaluate user data such as 3-sigma, nominal trajectories, debris patterns, vehicle turn rate data, ballistic coefficients of missile components and thrust termination characteristic that are considerable significance in the preparation of the Pre-Flight Safety Data Package.
Assist in the development of Flight Operations FA Range Safety and Acquisition Displays to be included in the Launch Package, which includes radar, telemetry and other sensors, display and keyset configurations, vehicle tracking display production, telemetry display configuration and Flight Operations FOA parameter configuration.
Real-Time Launch operations support and post-launch support, which includes production and display of wind files used for day of launch operation, analysis, production and distribution of data products from launch recordings.
Perform other duties as assigned