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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # GPS Operations and Space Domain Awareness Analyst - **Company:** The Aerospace Corporation - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $86,600.0 - $129,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Fortran (Programming Language), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Modeling and Simulation, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9030868/gps-operations-and-space-domain-awareness-analyst ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or another related technical discipline * 2 or more years of industry experience * E xperience with GPS, PNT, SDA, or space control mission areas * Experience in modeling, simulation, analysis, and/or algorithm development * Experience in at least one the following programming languages; Java, C++, Python, MATLAB, C, or FORTRAN. * Good interpersonal communication and briefing skills along with the ability to work independently and interact effectively with high-level government, Aerospace, and contractor personnel. * This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. * Advanced technical degreein engineering, physics, mathematics, or another related technical discipline * Current SECRET or TS/SCI clearance. * Strong b ackground in GPS operations . * Strong background in astrodynamics analysis or estimation * Experience with satellite subsystems or flight software * Operational experience as an orbit analyst, space control operator, battle manager in the air, space or missile domains . * Experience with space surveillance network sensor operations, or other SOSI network sensor operations ## Description The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Enterprise Effects Division (EED) drives integration of Aerospace's strategic capabilities across the national space enterprise. The division leverages a broad array of engineering disciplines against a dynamic portfolio of programs, customers, and national challenges. EED spans the capability lifecycle from concept and architecture design to performance assessment to application of space and space-enabled capabilities. The Space Control and Awareness Department (SCAD) is seeking a new team member to support GPS mission operations and analyses . SCAD performs concept development, systems engineering, architecture analysis, algorithm development and evaluation support for national security space customers emphasizing space domain awareness (SDA), Radar, Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) sensors, Position Navigation and Timing (PNT), orbit determination, and space protection and security. The GPS Operations and Space Domain Awareness Analyst will provide support and analysis to GPS operations, algorithm development, and modeling and simulation for space protection and space domain awareness . Candidate will interact directly with government customers and contractor teams, as well as Aerospace program office personnel in the Colorado Springs area and collaborate closely with Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) and program office personnel in El Segundo, CA, Chantilly, VA, and other locations. : This is a 100% on-site position located in Colorado Springs, CO. * Provide GPS Operations s upport to teams located at Schriever SFB. * PNT, a s trodynamic analytical support, algorithm development, and modeling and simulation analysis for GPS and space surveillance systemsand missions. * Conduct a range of analysis using a framework of modeling, simulation and analysis capabilities including in-house, custom and commercially available/government provided modeling tools * Application of modeling and simulation for mission operations * Provide independent assessments and lead studies with teams of analysts ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [How Regex Works: The Secret Sauce Behind Pattern Matching](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1212-how-regex-works-the-secret-sauce-behind-pattern-matching) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)