Omitron Inc.
Overview
Omitron is looking for an Orbital Analyst to join our team in Alexandria, VA. We are a company rooted in ensuring mission success across flight operations, trajectory design and analysis, software tools for Space Domain Awareness (SDA), and On-Orbit Spaceflight Safety. You will work closely with OAs and Engineers to ensure successful mission operations, along with developing and delivering products that enable government customer situational awareness and decision making.
As an Orbital Analyst (OA), you will play a critical role in monitoring, analyzing, and predicting the behavior of space objects. OAs ensure the space flight safety of our customers’ satellite assets in a congested space domain. Your expertise in orbital mechanics and data evaluation will be pivotal to overall mission success. A successful mid-level OA will execute processes to coordinate and integrate relevant information and findings across multiple areas to deliver space analysis products and analytics. Candidate will collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and Team Leads to support space operations and advance Omitron’s position as a leader in the space industry.
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive analysis of space objects’ orbital parameters, including the tracking, identification, and characterization of the Space Catalog
Complex understanding of orbit determination to include tracking and predicting the orbits using mathematical models and algorithms
Understanding of current practices and guidelines for orbital degree mitigation, including satellite end-of-life disposal and collision risk assessment
Comprehensive understanding of Space Surveillance Network sensors, networks, and data, including capabilities and limitations
Strong proficiency in applying advanced orbital mechanics to real-world problems
Compiling statistics based on current space object population
Ability to multi-task and be capable of applying innovative analysis in a dynamic work environment to solve customer problems
Collaborate with senior orbital analysts to track potential collision risks and other threats
Minimum Requirements
US Citizenship required
Security Clearance: Requires an active TS/SCI with CI Poly
Education and experience: Master’s degree in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field and 2 years of relevant work experience. Or, have one of the following:
Bachelor's degree with 4 years of relevant work experience
Associate's Degree with 6 years of relevant work experience
8+ years of relevant work experience
Strong proficiency in a scripting language such as shell, Perl, or Python
Robust understanding of space surveillance and tracking systems, such as radar and optical sensors
Keen ability to compile and analyze statistics based on current space object population
Strong understanding of non-regular data message management
Preferred Qualifications
6+ years of experience involving space domain data
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA-Security)
Robust knowledge of orbital mechanics
Experience with applying Python numerical and libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, SciPy, etc.
Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills, with a track record of resolving complex orbital anomalies
Familiarity with Linux-based OS, particularly Red Hat or Suse
Proficiency in Python 2
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
HSA or FSA accounts
Company paid ST/LT Disability and AD&D insurance
Paid Federal Holidays
Paid Vacation Leave and Sick Leave
Parental Leave
401k with company match
Supplemental Insurance options like AFLAC
Professional Development Reimbursement
Voluntary Life Insurance
Company Overview Omitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business firm headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland, with a field office located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Since 1984, Omitron has provided excellence in engineering services and product development to government and industry customers for both civilian and military aerospace programs.
Omitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our goal is to select highly qualified and motivated individuals and provide them with an environment necessary to stimulate and nurture engineering and business objectives. We offer competitive salaries, a full benefits package, and excellent career growth opportunities. We welcome talented professionals who wish to take advantage of the opportunities we offer.
We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our hiring decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and experience, in accordance with our commitment to equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination policies. We welcome all individuals who share our passion for excellence and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We also support a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. Our workplace initiatives are open to all and designed to create a culture of belonging for everyone.
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As an Orbital Analyst (OA), you will play a critical role in monitoring, analyzing, and predicting the behavior of space objects. OAs ensure the space flight safety of our customers’ satellite assets in a congested space domain. Your expertise in orbital mechanics and data evaluation will be pivotal to overall mission success. A successful mid-level OA will execute processes to coordinate and integrate relevant information and findings across multiple areas to deliver space analysis products and analytics. Candidate will collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and Team Leads to support space operations and advance Omitron’s position as a leader in the space industry.
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive analysis of space objects’ orbital parameters, including the tracking, identification, and characterization of the Space Catalog
Complex understanding of orbit determination to include tracking and predicting the orbits using mathematical models and algorithms
Understanding of current practices and guidelines for orbital degree mitigation, including satellite end-of-life disposal and collision risk assessment
Comprehensive understanding of Space Surveillance Network sensors, networks, and data, including capabilities and limitations
Strong proficiency in applying advanced orbital mechanics to real-world problems
Compiling statistics based on current space object population
Ability to multi-task and be capable of applying innovative analysis in a dynamic work environment to solve customer problems
Collaborate with senior orbital analysts to track potential collision risks and other threats
Minimum Requirements
US Citizenship required
Security Clearance: Requires an active TS/SCI with CI Poly
Education and experience: Master’s degree in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field and 2 years of relevant work experience. Or, have one of the following:
Bachelor's degree with 4 years of relevant work experience
Associate's Degree with 6 years of relevant work experience
8+ years of relevant work experience
Strong proficiency in a scripting language such as shell, Perl, or Python
Robust understanding of space surveillance and tracking systems, such as radar and optical sensors
Keen ability to compile and analyze statistics based on current space object population
Strong understanding of non-regular data message management
Preferred Qualifications
6+ years of experience involving space domain data
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA-Security)
Robust knowledge of orbital mechanics
Experience with applying Python numerical and libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, SciPy, etc.
Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills, with a track record of resolving complex orbital anomalies
Familiarity with Linux-based OS, particularly Red Hat or Suse
Proficiency in Python 2
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
HSA or FSA accounts
Company paid ST/LT Disability and AD&D insurance
Paid Federal Holidays
Paid Vacation Leave and Sick Leave
Parental Leave
401k with company match
Supplemental Insurance options like AFLAC
Professional Development Reimbursement
Voluntary Life Insurance
Company Overview Omitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business firm headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland, with a field office located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Since 1984, Omitron has provided excellence in engineering services and product development to government and industry customers for both civilian and military aerospace programs.
Omitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our goal is to select highly qualified and motivated individuals and provide them with an environment necessary to stimulate and nurture engineering and business objectives. We offer competitive salaries, a full benefits package, and excellent career growth opportunities. We welcome talented professionals who wish to take advantage of the opportunities we offer.
We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our hiring decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and experience, in accordance with our commitment to equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination policies. We welcome all individuals who share our passion for excellence and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We also support a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. Our workplace initiatives are open to all and designed to create a culture of belonging for everyone.
E-Verify Participation.
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