SATCOM OA Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job Description Ready for What's Next? Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers' toughest challenges. Our culture is fast-paced and innovative. We are a trusted partner-driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos is seeking a Satellite Orbital Analysis (OA) Engineer with a minimum 3-5 years' experience for the Command and Control Systems - Consolidated (CCS-C) ground system as part of the CSAR program. The position includes support of dynamic, fast-paced projects that span all phases of the Software Development/ Software Test/System Engineering lifecycles, including requirement review/updates, design, development, test, and customer support. The ideal candidate has several years' experience with satellite telemetry and commanding, including software development in EPOCH Product Suite and OASYS. Candidate must show ability to effectively communicate with various team members, customers, as well as communicate with vendor support
Assess on-orbit operations through planning, execution and debrief phases
Creates initial and post maneuver orbit determination
Executes Kalman Filter monitoring/analysis and manipulation
Develops and improves operation procedures, scripts, including unit and system testing
Define and propose SATCOM operational and operator requirements and design approaches to satisfy them
Inteface with the customer and operational users to define operational requirements and propose solutions to address them
Effectively work with a cross functional engineering team
Travel as necessary to support system integration, testing, and customer meetings
Be a strong team player and leader to the project team and to the organization Experience and Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, related fields or 5-7 years' experience in Orbital Analysis
Current Security+ Certification or required within 6 months of hire.
Software testing
Understanding of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Candidate must be self-motivated and capable of working independently and with others.
Candidate must be able to articulate technical concepts orally and in written form.
Ability to conduct modeling, simulation and analysis of orbital maneuvers and trajectory estimations
Experience and knowledge of the SATCOM operational environment
SATCOM Operational knowledge sufficient to define requirements needed for the Operators to execute their role and mission
Current Secret level clearance required
Required to either be able to obtain a TS/SCI, or currently have a TS/SCI Preferred Skills and Experience 8 to 10 years' experience in
EPOCH Product Suite
OASYS (Orbital Analysis System
OA Operations
A software test environment, including regression testing
Knowledge of Command and Control Consolidated (CCS-C) system.
Knowledge of Air Force Test Regulations and experience in Air Force formal testing is a plus
Current Top Secret level clearance, with SCI eligibility
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Competitive salary based on experience and education Salary Range: $110,000-$120,000 Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings-from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver. Job Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement

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