OPIR Space Crew Instructor

SciTec•Boulder, CO

About The Position

SciTec is seeking an OPIR Space Crew Instructor for an agile software development program supporting next-generation missile warning software. The role supports end-to-end processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence. The instructor will help sustain legacy Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) capabilities while developing and delivering modernized training for the FORGE Mission Data Processing Application Provider (MDPAP) and future OPIR capabilities.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience in operations or instruction for space systems, missile warning, missile defense, satellite communications, telemetry, tracking and commanding, space situational awareness, or OPIR systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of satellite systems and comprehensive technical understanding of their operating principles, functions, and internal and external interfaces.
Understanding of OPIR Missile Warning, Missile Tracking, and Missile Defense mission areas.
Experience providing classroom or Space Crew instruction in a technical environment.
Experience developing and delivering detailed documents in support of training requirements.
Ability to quickly understand customers’ overall technical objectives and provide effective solutions.
Dedication to achieving the customer’s mission and maintaining high standards of quality and excellence.
Communication skills for live classroom instruction, customer interactions, and presentations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced mixed Government/contractor environment while prioritizing work to balance goals and deadlines.
Ability to travel to a training site at Buckley Space Force Base as required.
Ability to obtain and maintain the DoD security clearance required for the position.
Detail-oriented, with good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

College degree.
SBIRS operations experience as Crew Commander, Deputy Crew Commander, Mission Commander, Mission Crew Chief, Data System Operator, or OPIR Battlespace Awareness Center Operator.
Certification as an operator of a DoD and/or national space system.
Experience with training course or curriculum development.
Experience operating multiple satellite families.
Experience with large-scale, complex missile or space systems, including familiarity with educational products, designs, program processes, and subcontractor teams.
Experience driving continuous instructional improvement and common processes across diverse stakeholder groups.
Ability to develop innovative solutions to complex training problems while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Active DoD Final Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver FORGE MDPAP technical training products supporting legacy SBIRS operations and modernized enterprise solutions for next-generation OPIR sensors.
Work with the FORGE MDPAP Training Team to develop and deliver mission-processing training aligned with current and future OPIR space segments and capabilities.
Develop FORGE MDPAP instructional guidance for Next Generation OPIR Programs.
Develop training products for a user-defined interface supporting mission operations across an expanded space layer.
Use system integration methods, processes, and tools to identify, assess, and resolve technical training disconnects within the Missile Warning/Tracking/Defense Enterprise.
Provide hands-on instruction to operational crews on mission data exploitation, processing, and dissemination for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence.
Participate in technical interchanges, program reviews, Training Working Groups, and other meetings or technical forums.
Participate in program assessments, advise the customer about perceived training problems, and recommend courses of action.
Define critical training decision points and events to support successful transition of training documents and processes to the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.