Mission Analyst

Globalstar•Milpitas, CA

5h•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Mission Analyst performs daily orbit determination calculations and supports orbit-raising operations for existing and newly launched Low Earth Orbiting satellites. The role contributes to establishing and maintaining Globalstar’s satellite constellation, including support for upcoming satellite launches. Responsibilities involve orbit determination, propagation and analysis; orbital trajectory modeling and simulation with AGI’s Systems Tool Kit (STK), including ODTK; generating daily orbit data for satellite contacts; planning orbit-raising and station-keeping maneuvers; supporting launch operations; troubleshooting anomalies through 24/7 on-call support; and developing or maintaining scripts to automate orbital analysis tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace, Physics, or a closely related field.
At least 5 years of experience with satellite operations, orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, or spacecraft flight dynamics.
At least 5 years of experience with general satellite knowledge, including components, mass properties, satellite attitude, and propulsion systems.
Expertise in orbital mechanics and dynamics, orbit determination, ephemeris generation, and maneuver planning.
Experience developing and maintaining STK and ODTK using Python.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with NetSuite.
Strong problem-solving skills, especially under time constraints.
Ability to identify and seek needed information.
Must qualify as a U.S. person under 15 C.F.R. § 772.1 because the position requires access to technologies and technical data subject to the Export Administration Regulations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in Aerospace, Physics, or a closely related field.
At least 10 years of experience with satellite operations, orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, or spacecraft flight dynamics.

Responsibilities

Perform orbit determination, propagation, and analysis using mathematical models.
Use AGI’s Systems Tool Kit (STK), including ODTK, to model, analyze, and simulate orbital trajectories.
Generate daily orbit data for satellite contacts.
Plan maneuvers, including orbit raising and station keeping, and support launch operations.
Provide 24/7 on-call support for troubleshooting and anomaly resolution.
Support and develop scripts in Python and MATLAB to automate orbital analysis tasks.