Flight Safety Analyst

Omitron is seeking a Flight Safety Analyst to join our team in Alexandria, VA. Analysts will conduct routine screening of satellite orbits for potential safety of flight risks to orbiting satellites. As they perform operations, they will be taught the technical complexities and processes of supporting multiple satellite constellations at the peak of U.S. satellite technology. These operations support all phases of the satellite life cycle from development, launch, operations, anomaly troubleshooting, passivation, and reentry. Analysts will learn from senior scientists, mid-level engineers, and partner organizations to develop their skills and build them into members of the best spaceflight safety operations team.

Responsibilities:

• Train on multiple complex aerospace systems designed to screen satellite orbits for hazards.
• Interface with multiple satellite constellation operators to provide information on identified hazards.
• Act as subject matter expert in outer space environment and spaceflight hazards for space enterprise.
• Learn system functions and troubleshoot basic failures and anomalies.
• Submit system reports on performance and deficiency.
• Work with advanced analysts and system tier support to create temporary procedures in support of ongoing operations.
• Prepare and give briefings to mid and senior-level management on satellite and space-related activities.
• Evaluate incoming scientific data for reasonableness.
• Be adaptable to changing priorities in an operations environment.
• Work is 100% on-site and cannot be accomplished remotely.

Minimum Requirements:

• US Citizenship required
• Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph required
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Radio Frequency Engineering, Physics, or similar STEM degree.
• Experience: 2+ years of prior relevant experience in Orbital Analyst, Space Domain Awareness, Radio Frequency Interference, Laser Analysis, or similar in lieu of degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Red Hat Linux experience
• Windows experience
• Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications
• Experience serving government customers

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. Omitron offers its employees 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.

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

Omitron is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We strongly encourage women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply. E-Verify Participation.