Senior Systems Engineer / Orbit Analyst
Vets HiredBoulder, Colorado, United States
Posted January 15, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Vets Hired is a San Diego‑based nonprofit that champions the transition of women veterans and military spouses into the civilian workforce. By forging strategic partnerships with corporations, educational institutions, and defense agencies, the organization runs “Support Our Troops” resource and career fairs that connect more than 100 veteran‑friendly employers with job seekers. Its comprehensive suite of services—including skill assessment, resume writing, interview coaching, and family relocation support—empowers veterans and their families to secure meaningful employment and advance their careers. Vets Hired distinguishes itself through its focus on women veterans, its zero‑cost model for participants, and its proven track record of reducing veteran unemployment rates across the United States.
Job Description
This role supports the development of satellite operations and orbital analysis solutions, providing technical expertise in astrodynamics and systems engineering. The position contributes across the full system development lifecycle, supporting orbit determination, maneuver planning, simulation, and operational analysis in secure, mission-critical environments.
Requirements
- Configure orbital analysis tools to support orbit determination, ephemeris generation, uncertainty estimation, and collision avoidance
- Develop and validate orbit maneuver plans for maintenance and conjunction mitigation
- Create and execute simulations to assess the accuracy of orbital models and determination techniques
- Contribute across the system development lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, documentation, testing, and deployment
- Collaborate with government stakeholders and prime contractors to ensure system and interface requirements are consistent and valid
- Develop scripts to automate and integrate orbital analysis functions
- Support customer engagement through demonstrations, analytical products, and clear communication of results
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan