SSA Operations Engineer

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Kayhan is building cloud-first solutions that provide mission-critical spaceflight safety services to satellite operators. Kayhan is seeking an SSA Operations Engineer to collaboratively develop and operate the next generation of space traffic coordination systems.

About Kayhan Space

Kayhan Space is a mission-driven, venture-backed startup, building autonomous solutions for the space industry. Our Colorado-based company is committed to building an environment where innovation is rewarded, diversity is magnified, and ambition is not throttled.

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At Kayhan, we aim to leave a remarkable legacy behind. Whatever you do, big or small, we want you to own it. Because that’s the legacy you’ll leave for others. 

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We are skiers, parents, musicians, campers, geeks, scientists, and pet lovers. While we may come from different backgrounds and have different opinions and interests, we are united around a common set of core values. Our mission drives everything we do!

We’re looking for ambitious team members who share our values and are ready to think bigger. 

Our Core Values

Integrity: Integrity is paramount to our success as a company. Telling the truth and providing accurate data is crucial for space operations — otherwise, it can cost lives. Maintaining a high level of transparency allows the Kayhan team to provide an open workplace culture that supports professional growth and development across the organization.

Hard Work: We value hustlers who hold themselves accountable and who can think on their feet. Kayhan employees seek to establish and surpass goals that will allow us to reach new heights.

Diversity: At Kayhan Space, we empower our employees to shoot for the moon! Our company is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable team where members experience a sense of belonging. We believe these non-negotiables enhance the quality of our relationships with clients, partners, and vendors of all identities and backgrounds to make us a better, more effective organization.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead operations for monitoring and ensuring the quality of SSA products
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and system improvements
• Develop and maintain documentation for operational procedures and algorithms
• Collaborate with domain experts to refine and enhance product capabilities
• Communicate operational challenges internally and convey technical work effectively to customers through both written and verbal communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Strong understanding of astrodynamics, specifically orbital mechanics concepts, and statistics
• 1+ years of professional experience with Python programming, Git, and UNIX Environment
• Exceptional analytical skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills 

Preferred

• 1+ years of experience in relevant fields
• Familiarity with satellite operations and GNC
• Familiarity with numerical analysis, especially but not limited to Linear algebra, Physics-based modeling, Numerical Optimization, Estimation theory, Statistical analysis, Probability theory, and Modeling & simulation