Senior SDA/Space Control Research Scientist (TS/SCI) {S}

ARKA Group L.P. ("ARKA") is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

This is an on-site position that can be located at either our Aurora, CO or King of Prussia, PA locations (OR JUST ONE LOCATION). In support of work / life balance, many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period. Ask us about the opportunity for flex scheduling if that's of interest to you. We also offer generous relocation benefits for eligible candidates as well as consideration for sign on bonuses consistent with skills and experience levels.

This position is for a Senior SDA / Space Control Research Scientist in Aurora, CO with experience researching and developing cutting edge solutions for Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Rendezvous Proximity Operations (RPO), and Space Control. You will support The Stratagem Group, an ARKA Group company's growth in these areas through internal and contract R&D, software development and deployment to operations, and the mentoring of junior engineers and scientists that are eager to learn more in the space domain. This position highlights complete end-to-end visibility by developing innovative new concepts, building them into a prototype solution, and then ultimately deploying them into active operational environments.

Responsibilities :

• Working with multiple teams of software engineers, algorithm developers and researchers to implement space traffic monitoring, space object dynamic modeling and prediction, and validation of SDA sensor data
• Growing the SDA / Space Control portfolio with support the Stratagem executive team
• Identifying new customers in the RPO community and theorizing innovative concepts to win new contracts
• Assisting with proposal writing and solutioning
• Serving as a Tech Lead for aspects of SDA projects that require technical knowledge and leadership
• Participating in customer exchanges to understand their most pressing space security challenges, decomposing the challenges into ambitious yet achievable projects, and directing / coaching a team to realize the solution
• Building a world-class SDA / RPO team by helping to mentor, upskill, and hire top talent

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Pay Range : $135,000-$195,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations : job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

The application window will close in 60 days for this position.

Location :

This position is based out of ARKA's nature abundant Aurora, CO campus. Being situated at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Aurora provides opportunities to enjoy all the beautiful nature that Colorado has to offer, while also being a 20-minute drive from downtown Denver and 15-minutes to the Denver International Airport.

What We Offer :

EHS / Environmental Requirements :

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move / lift items weighing up to 40 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements :

This position requires an active TS / SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Visa Restrictions :

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings :

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action :

ARKA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Salary : $135,000 - $195,000