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Space Situational Awareness SSA Analyst
2021-03-31 16:12:45| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Astroscale is seeking to employ a motivated SSA Analyst at our facility based in Harwell, UK. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly growing company seeking to make a positive contribution to the growing problem of orbital debris that endangers mankinds continued use of space as an asset. This role will allow the right candidate to shape solutions for our missions. Whilst the candidate will primarily work in the UK, they may interact with Astroscales Japan and US Offices, and may expect to be required to travel abroad as needed in support of Astroscale projects and operations. Responsibilities Contribute to the advancement of Astroscales understanding, requirements and future mission solutions in the field of Space Situational Awareness. Develop capabilities to understand and quantify the impact of space debris on spacecraft and spacecraft activities in orbit. Perform detailed analysis of the orbital environment in support of Astroscales business goals, with particular focus on the evolution and impact of the small debris population. Support the development of SSA data analytics, including data acquisition, archiving, processing and trend analysis, and explore the use of this information to refine Astroscales SSA needs. Provide technical support for SSA proposals. Develop relationships with relevant subject matter experts in the field of SSA and space debris monitoring and modelling. Participate in technical meetings, both in the UK and abroad, with academic collaborators, industry and government agencies. Essential Skills Degree level knowledge of an engineering, scientific or mathematical discipline, or equivalent science basedengineering experience Demonstrable programming skills in a highlevel language e.g. CC, Java, Fortran, Python, Matlab or equivalent language. Knowledge of the Linux environment. Evidence of solving real world problems through simulation and visualisation. Experience using existing scientificengineering software, including problem construction and results analysis. Basic knowledge of orbital mechanics, mission analysis or SSA. Experience of working in a team in a close and cooperative manner, as well as able to work individually in a selfmotivated, proactive manner. Ability to manage and take responsibility for delivery of own work, within agreed project budgets and schedules Desirable skills An advanced university degree at PhD level or equivalent an engineering, scientific or mathematical discipline, ideally in the field of launch vehicles, spacecraft, mission analysis or astrodynamics related topics. Knowledge of statistics, probability theory and relevant numerical methods, including interpolation, integration, regression, rootfinding, optimisation, linear algebra and MonteCarlo methods. Detailed knowledge of space debris, astrodynamics, spacecraft and SSA systems. Location Astroscale UK Harwell About Astroscale Astroscale is the first private company with a vision to secure the safe and sustainable development of space for the benefit of future generations, and the only company solely dedicated to onorbit servicing across all orbits. Founded in 2013, Astroscale is developing innovative and scalable solutions across the spectrum of onorbit servicing missions, including life extension, insitu space situational awareness, endoflife services, and active debris removal, to create sustainable space systems and mitigate the growing and hazardous buildup of debris in space. Astroscale is also defining business cases and working with government and commercial stakeholders to develop norms, regulations, and incentives for the responsible use of space. Headquartered in Japan, Astroscale has an international presence with subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, the United States, Israel, and Singapore. Astroscale is a rapidly expanding venture company, working to advance safe and stable growth in space and solve a growing environmental concern. End of Life Services by Astroscaledemonstration ELSAd, the companys first onorbit demonstration of debris capture and removal, launched on the 22nd of March 2021.
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