AFRICOM – Space Systems Planner
Job Title: AFRICOM – Space Systems PlannerJob Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCIEmployee Type: Regular-Long Term AssignmentPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Continental US* * *The Opportunity:We are seeking a highly skilled Space Systems Planner to join our team supporting USAFRICOM’s Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Cell (JEMSOC) within the J39 Info & Cyberspace Ops Division. The ideal candidate will provide subject-matter expertise at the intersection of space operations and the electromagnetic operational environment (EME), advancing USAFRICOM’s mission through rigorous analysis, modeling, simulation, and planning for communications, sensing, and electronic warfare effects.This position offers an exciting opportunity to directly influence joint planning and operations by integrating space effects across the electromagnetic spectrum. Join us in shaping operational outcomes for USAFRICOM—bringing rigor, innovation, and mission focus to the J39/JEMSOC team.Responsibilities:Perform as a core member of the AFRICOM JEMSOC team, delivering space-systems expertise tied to electromagnetic spectrum operations and EME management.Analyze electromagnetic interference and space-system technologies to assess impacts on EME and inform command planning.Design, analyze, model, and test space-system operations for communications, sensing, and electronic warfare; develop quantitative analysis and constructive modeling & simulation, including orbit determination and capability trade-space assessments.Develop the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) staff estimate and other planning documents to facilitate command targeting and operational decision-making.Support contingency and crisis planning, refining and coordinating staff packages that integrate space effects across joint operations.Coordinate information sharing and planning with USAFRICOM components and partners, incorporating space activities into strategic and operational objectives, including COA development and war-gaming when required.Integrate with broader space operations initiatives (e.g., USSPACEFOR-EURAF) and contribute to SAP/STO-related planning and analysis as applicable.Prepare briefings and respond to RFIs in support of Government requirements; participate in Joint Planning Groups/Teams as needed.Qualifications:Required: TS/SCI required.Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field; advanced degree preferred.Minimum of 7 years of experience in space operations/space systems engineering, electromagnetic spectrum operations, or related defense fields.Demonstrated expertise in space-system modeling & simulation, quantitative analysis, and orbit determination; ability to translate technical results into operational plans and estimates. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills; proven ability to pro...