Senior Orbital Analyst

Southampton, Hampshire
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Role: Senior Orbital Analyst (Space Domain Awareness Orbital Analyst)

Located: Farnborough

Onsite: 2 or 3 days per week

Salary: £ is depending on experience they aim to be competitive

Responsibilities:

We are currently seeking an SDA Orbital Analyst, to play a key role in monitoring, analysing, and predicting the behaviour of space objects. In this role you will develop and use analytical tools and processes to produce timely, high-quality data sets and products for military, civil and commercial decision-makers.

You will collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team of hardware and software engineers to develop SDA capabilities to meet the evolving demands of international space markets. You will also help to shape the SDA strategy; participate in proposal development; and create technical SDA solutions to meet key customer requirements.

Planning, scheduling, and executing SDA sensor taskings to optimize the collection of relevant data.
Interpreting, analysing, and fusing multi-source SDA data, from both space-based and ground based RF and optical systems.
Developing decision-quality data products within operationally relevant timescales to meet customer requirements.
Developing new analytical tools and/or processes to maximise the potential of GES sensor and data platform capabilities.
Engaging with existing and potential customers to tailor SDA solutions to their needs.
Providing technical SDA advice to the business development and marketing teams.
Monitoring relevant SDA marketplaces and uploading product offerings.
Providing technical consulting services in support of projects, programmes, and operational experimentation.
Authoring technical documentation in support of bid proposals, consulting projects and product validation.
Providing technical presentations and advice the Board and Senior Management Team when required.

Experience needed:

Minimum of 2+ years professional experience in Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST), Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and/or space system operations with a comprehensive understanding of SDA, Space Weather, and SST modelling and analysis.
A bachelor's degree, ideally in a relevant field
A comprehensive understanding of orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, and atmospheric physics.
Broad understanding and experience in data analysis and analytical software utilisation including experience in the development of automated scripts and/or simple software products. Working knowledge of data mining, data analysis and data visualization tools.
Skilled in the one or more of the following programming languages: Fortran, C/C++, Java, Matlab, Python, SQL, Javascript.
Excellent communication skills
An understanding of IT systems and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
Able to hold SC security clearance.

Desirable:

Professional experience in the space industry or related field (e.g. RF engineering or radar development).

Benefits:

Holiday - 25 days plus bank holidays
Life Assurance
Private Medical Cover
Private Dental Cover
Company Pension Scheme
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Cover

How to apply?

Please send a CV to

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Job Info
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Job Title:
Senior Orbital Analyst
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Southampton, Hampshire
Salary:
£40000 - £80000 Per annum Benefits
Posted:
Nov 27th 2024
Closes:
Dec 28th 2024
Sector:
Military, Emergency & Government
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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