International Space Station (iss) Deorbit Subject Matter Expert (sme)

The Aerospace Corporation

Houston, TX, USA
Base: $151,300.00 - $226,900.00 annually; bonus/eq...
10 years orbital deorbit analysis experience
Iss deorbit trajectory planning expertise
Risk trades for orbit shape assessment
This role provides full-time support to the OB7/VIPER team's ISS Deorbit Technical Manager to define and assess options for safely deorbiting the International Space Station

Job Summary

  • This role provides full-time support to the OB7/VIPER team's ISS Deorbit Technical Manager to define and assess options for safely deorbiting the International Space Station.
  • The selected candidate will perform critical tasks including trajectory planning, risk trades, ground track studies, and substitute for the manager at program-level meetings.
  • The position offers a competitive annual salary range of $151,300.00 to $226,900.00 along with comprehensive health care, a 401(k) plan with up to 12% company contribution, and relocation assistance.

Matching Summary

This role provides full-time support to the OB7/VIPER team's ISS Deorbit Technical Manager to define and assess options for safely deorbiting the International Space Station.

Salary

Base: $151,300.00 - $226,900.00 annually; Bonus/Equity: Variable pay program for exceptional contributions; Benefits: Comprehensive health care, 401(k) up to 12%, paid holidays, vacation, and relocation assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10 years orbital deorbit analysis experience
  • ISS deorbit trajectory planning expertise
  • risk trades for orbit shape assessment
  • ground track trade studies
  • systems engineering environment experience

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in relevant field
  • NASA Human Space Flight program experience
  • leadership in technical and programmatic tasks
  • excellent presentation and communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline
  • 10 years of orbital/deorbit analysis experience
  • U.S. citizenship required for security clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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