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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Satellite Systems Analyst - **Company:** The Aerospace Corporation - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $117,300.0 - $226,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Radio-Frequency Identification, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Technical Data Management Systems, Data Processing, Data Analytics, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9002655/satellite-systems-analyst ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a STEM or technical field or Data Analytics * 6 or more years of relevant professional or educational experience is required * Familiarity with space systems engineering, satellites, and operations/space craft systems or data analytics background in a space environment * Strong desire to do deep technical analysis * Be a proactive, fast learner with the willingness and ability to work in a dynamic high visibility environment with routine engagement with executive levels of government and decision makers. * Highly motivated self-starter capable of both independent analysis and collaborating with teams * Strong interest and enthusiasm for understanding global space activities and operations * Mission focused and willing to make a difference * Ability to analyze technical data, produce novel insights and conclusions, and effectively communicate results * Superior written and oral communication skills; the ability to work well with other analysts and communicate to senior military and civilian customers * Flexibility to learn new tools/capabilities as needed * Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site domestically. International travel to conferences or meetings is possible (as required) * This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance, and willingness to take a CI Polygraph, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Senior Project Engineer - Signal Image Process Engineering include : * 10 or more years relevant technical experience is required * Proven experience space systems engineering, satellites, and operations/spacecraft systems or data analytics background in a space environment * Able to guide and mentor other analysts and develop more effective data processing techniques * Collaborate with government customers and identify new projects of interest * Effectively prioritize efforts based on a combination of factors (e.g. impact, relevance, findings, etc.) * Confidently communicate insights and findings and their significance to senior leadership How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: * Advanced in a STEM field or closely related technical field is strongly preferred * Background in space systems engineering, space domain awareness, space system data analysis, or related fields * Understanding of EO sensor systems * Strong knowledge of RF systems * Understanding of astrodynamics fundamentals and experience with related analysis tools such as STK (Systems [previously Satellite] Took Kit) or SOAP (Aerospace's Satellite Orbit Analysis Program) * Proficiency with Python and/or other scripting/programming languages * Experience with fusing and analyzing information from multiple sources and extrapolating to answer questions * Prior experience and familiarity with DoD and IC agencies and organizations * Reading comprehension and translation skills in selected foreign languages is of interest ## Description * Responsively assess the potential impact of current worldwide space and counterspace activities on U.S. national security space operations * Utilize intelligence sources to perform engineering analysis to identify and mitigate space-based threats and threat enablers * Conduct detailed technical analyses of current and future space systems * Develop algorithms to study and/or fuse different sets of information and utilize data analytics to implement advanced processing and analysis techniques * Identify new areas of concern in Space Domain Awareness and proactively develop recommendations for further global data collection and research * Identify short- and long-term technical challenges for various customers, including the USAF/USSF, the Intelligence Community, and other government customers * Prepare technical reports, briefings, and other deliverable materials * Critically review reports, briefings, and other materials produced by team members * Support and develop customer relationships ## Related Videos - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Implementing continuous delivery in a data processing pipeline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/73-implementing-continuous-delivery-in-a-data-processing-pipeline) - [Hacking AI at the Edge of the Indian Ocean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100177-hacking-ai-at-the-edge-of-the-indian-ocean) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)