RESEARCH ANALYST - RESEARCH ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Deputy Mission Operations - Boul[...] - Boulder Colorado

Company: Southwest Research Institute
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Posted On: 02/02/2025

RESEARCH ANALYST - RESEARCH ENGINEER - SR. RESEARCH ENGINEER - Deputy Mission Operations - Boulder, Colorado19-00139Who We Are:Our team, the Space Operations section, is dedicated to executing Science and Mission Operations Centers for Solar System Exploration.Objectives of this Role:

• This position would assist in the leading of the Mission Operations section which operates the CYGNSS constellation and will launch the PUNCH, QuickSounder and CubiXSS missions.
• The individual will also assist the department in writing future mission proposals to grow the Mission Operations section.
• Serve as a reviewer as needed for engineering reviews.Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
  • Daily operations of up to 13 spacecraft.
  • Check Command Uploads, Data downlink, spacecraft health and trending.
  • Perform trending and analysis of spacecraft/payload performance and assist with anomaly investigations.
  • Work with Mission Planning, Software Development, Flight Controller teams in successful operation of spacecraft including building up MOC systems for new missions.
  • Monthly report generation for NASA and other customers.
  • Evaluate software updates to mission planning, data processing, command, control, and telemetry system.
  • Improve Mission Operations by evaluating deficiencies, new requirements, and participate in proposals for future missions.
  • Create and maintain requirements for ground and flight segments and assist with requirements verification and validation.
  • Support integration and test of spacecraft, including simulation test creation and execution, mission rehearsals, and training of personnel.Requirements:
    • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Astronomy, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering Physics, or a closely related degree with relevant professional level work experience.
    • 2+ years: Mission Operations Center experience using Horizon, EPOCH, COSMOS, MAESTRO, OASIS, ASI MAX GDS, AMMOS, Ruby, STOL, ITOS, Galaxy, or another command and control system.
    • 1 year: Experience with automated processes to include working in Linux extensively with cronjobs, bash shell scripting, and experience with Python. Ability to query a database and analyze engineering data related to trending and health of the spacecraft observatory.
    • 1 year: Experience in developing standard operating procedures and contingency operations procedures for use in a MOC.
    • A valid/clear driver's license is required.Special Requirements:Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado. Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section.Job Locations:Boulder, ColoradoSalary Range:$78,624.00 - $159,931.00An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerRace/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/VeteranCommitted to Diversity in the Workplace
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