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Employer: Global Systems & Technology (GST), a GTSC company

Location: Vandenberg AFB, California

Clearance: Top Secret SCI security clearance

The Office of Space Commerce (OSC) is leading implementation of Space Policy Directive-3 (SPD-3) by transitioning civil and commercial space traffic coordination (STC) responsibilities from the Department of Defense (DoD) to the Department of Commerce. Central to this effort is the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS), scheduled for production release in January 2026, which will provide spaceflight safety services to global owner/operators.

The Senior Systems Engineer will act as a technical and operational bridge between OSC and DoD's space domain awareness (SDA) enterprise, particularly Space Delta 2, the 18th and 19th Space Defense Squadrons, and the S.P.A.C.E. Office at Vandenberg Space Force Base. This individual will help capture operational lessons from the DoD, integrate them into TraCSS design and operations, and support OSC's role as the U.S. civil authority for spaceflight safety.

The role requires deep SDA/STC expertise, orbital analysis experience, and leadership in multi-agency technical environments, ensuring TraCSS exceeds the services previously provided by DoD's Space-Track.org by delivering more frequent, higher-fidelity, and on-demand conjunction assessments.

Primary Duties:

• Lead requirements definition, operational concept development, and transition planning for TraCSS.
• Support agile development, testing, and operational readiness of TraCSS in alignment with OSC's roadmap.
• Serve as OSC's embedded representative with Space Delta 2/S.P.A.C.E. Office.
• Translate operational best practices from DoD SDA into actionable requirements for TraCSS.
• Oversee transition of manual data transfer protocols to automated machine-to-machine (M2M) exchanges using NDPP and Databahn.
• Document and analyze the mission roles of 18SDS, 19SDS, and Space Delta 2, identifying functions essential for safe and sustainable operations.
• Ensure TraCSS requirements cover conjunction assessment, launch collision avoidance, re-entry prediction, and integration of commercial data.
• Contribute to orbital analysis, re-entry prediction, breakup event resolution, and recovery of lost objects, in collaboration with DoD and commercial partners.
• Support incorporation of commercial sensor networks and cloud-based data architectures into TraCSS operations.
• Provide technical mentorship to OSC and contractor staff, shaping an operational culture modeled on best practices from Space Force and industry.
• Develop checklists, SOPs, and training aids to accelerate workforce readiness for TraCSS operations.

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI.
• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or a related field; minimum 12 years of relevant experience (with at least 7 in SDA/SSA/STC).
• Technical Expertise:
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in orbital analysis, space domain awareness, or space traffic coordination.
• Familiarity with systems such as SPADOC, ASW, ATLAS, SP Tasker, JMS, SGSN, CAVENet, or equivalent orbital data processing tools.
• Experience with launch tracking, maneuver detection, conjunction assessment, breakup analysis, and re-entry prediction.
• Integration & Transition Experience: Proven ability to integrate commercial capabilities with DoD/government operations.
• Leadership: Team leadership, training, and mentorship in high-tempo operational environments.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including preparing technical reports, delivering briefings, and engaging interagency partners.

Highly Desired:

• Experience at 18SDS/19SDS, Space Delta 2, or S.P.A.C.E. Office.
• Background in commercial space surveillance networks (e.g., Slingshot SGSN, LeoLabs, ExoAnalytic).
• Published research or conference contributions (e.g., AMOS, ASCEND, IAC) in orbital analysis, debris mitigation, or SDA.
• Certifications or formal training as Orbital Analyst, Advanced Orbital Analyst, or Senior Orbital Analyst.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-agency teams and developing training pipelines for orbital analysts.
• Tools: Proficiency with Linux/Unix, Python, and data analysis tools.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements.

Compensation

At GST, we celebrate your contributions. We will provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, , financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance.

Salary at GST is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $165,000 to $200,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the GST total compensation package for employees.

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Work Definitions: If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a company or client site facility.

• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work at the client site - in person, or as needed for the specific role.

Please note, effective 5/7/2025, that as part of the onboarding process for this position, individuals undergoing verification for new PIV card issuance, must present a REAL ID compliant form of identification or an equivalent acceptable form.

GST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

GST provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

Company DescriptionOverview:
GTSC is a dynamic Government Contracting firm that offers IT & Engineering and Health & Wellness professional services directly to the Federal Government or to other prime contracting companies. Our staff members are expert in all aspects of IT, as well as support services to the country's veteran community.Company DescriptionOverview:rnGTSC is a dynamic Government Contracting firm that offers IT & Engineering and Health & Wellness professional services directly to the Federal Government or to other prime contracting companies. Our staff members are expert in all aspects of IT, as well as support services to the country's veteran community.

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