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You will ensure system reliability and operational readiness for tools that support conjunction assessment (CA), space object tracking, and ground threat deconfliction analysis.\nIn this role, you will serve as a technical SME focused on test planning, system validation, integration testing, and operational verification of FS software tools used in 24/7 operations. You will work closely with developers, system engineers, and operators to ensure that new capabilities and data sources are properly integrated into both legacy and evolving systems with minimal operational risk.\nYou will also support mission protection activities by ensuring systems accurately process resident space object (RSO) catalogs, ephemeris data, and trajectory inputs to identify collision risks and support decision-making for space operations stakeholders. A strong understanding of orbital mechanics and astrodynamics tools will be used to design effective test cases and validate system outputs.\nAdditionally, you will contribute to improving testing methodologies, system workflows, and operational procedures (TTPs) by identifying software issues, validating fixes in controlled environments, and supporting updates to training materials based on system changes and test outcomes.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead integration and verification testing of new data sources and software capabilities within legacy and next-generation FS systems\nDesign, execute, and document software test plans, regression tests, and operational validation scenarios in test and pre-production environments\nUse Bash and Python scripts to support automated testing, data validation, troubleshooting, and system analysis in Linux-based classified environments\nValidate system performance by executing conjunction assessment and screening workflows, including RSO-to-RSO and RSO-to-ground proximity analysis (e.g., ASW “SuperCombo”-type runs)\nPerform pre- and post-launch validation of TLEs, state vectors, and maneuver ephemeris data against cataloged RSOs to ensure collision risk mitigation logic is functioning correctly\nOperate and validate orbit propagation and analysis tools (e.g., STK or ASW-type systems), ensuring correct input handling, output accuracy, and reporting consistency\nSupport defect identification, root cause analysis, and issue tracking for software anomalies discovered during test and operational use\nParticipate in test readiness reviews, flight safety meetings, and operational training/exercise events\nDevelop and maintain test documentation, validation reports, and user/training materials, and provide hands-on instruction (OJT) to team members\nCollaborate with engineers, operators, and external stakeholders to ensure system changes meet operational requirements and safety thresholds\n***This position is contingent upon award of contract***\nQualifications\nMinimum Requirements\nMinimum of 16 years w/o a degree or 14 years with AS/AA or 12 years with BS/BA; or 10 years with MS/MA; or 7 years with Ph.D\nActive TS/SCI with adjudicated polygraph\nPreferred Qualifications\n2+ years of experience with Flight Safety or astrodynamics test tools (e.g., STK, ASW SuperCombo), or STK Level 2 certification\n6+ years of combined experience in space operations, conjunction assessment, or flight safety systems testing\nStrong understanding of orbital mechanics, conjunction analysis methods, and space domain awareness concepts\nExperience validating or testing systems involving RSO catalogs, ephemeris data, and orbital propagation models\nAbility to write and interpret Bash and Python scripts for test automation and data analysis\nFamiliarity with national security space mission environments (e.g., NRO-related systems and workflows)\nWorklocation:\nPeraton Overview\nPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. 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