Junior Orbital Analyst

1 Month ago • All levels • $90,000 PA - $105,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Junior Orbital Analyst (OA), you will monitor, analyze, and predict the behavior of space objects to ensure space flight safety. You will work with mid-level OAs and Engineers, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and deliver space analysis products. The role involves assisting in orbital data analysis, applying orbital mechanics, and contributing to the maintenance of data processing systems. This position also offers opportunities in conjunction assessment, proximity operations, and research projects.
Must have:
  • US Citizenship required.
  • Active TS/SCI with CI Poly Security Clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or relevant experience.
  • Basic proficiency in scripting language.
  • Strong understanding of space surveillance systems.
  • Ability to compile and analyze space object statistics.
  • Strong understanding of non-regular data message management.
Good to have:
  • 2+ years of experience involving space domain data.
  • Robust knowledge of orbital mechanics.
  • Familiarity with Python numerical libraries.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Familiarity with Linux-based OS.
  • Proficiency in Python 2.
Perks:
  • 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.

Job Details

Omitron is looking for a talented and motivated Junior Orbital Analyst (OA) to join our Colorado Springs, CO, Operations Team. 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 mid-level OAs and Engineers to ensure successful mission operations along with developing and delivering products which enable government customer situational awareness and decision making.

As a Junior Orbital Analyst (OA), you will play a key 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 Junior OA will execute processes to coordinate and integrate relevant information and findings across multiple areas to deliver space analysis products and analytics. You 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. This position also has the potential to broaden into other areas such as conjunction assessment, proximity operations, research projects, and various other technical tasks related to orbital analysis.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the analysis and interpretation of orbital data obtained from various sources, such as ground or space-based sensors and owner/operator Ephemeris data
  • Demonstrated understanding of orbit determination to include tracking and predicting the orbits using mathematical models and algorithms
  • Proficient understanding of space surveillance sensors, networks, and observation data, including capabilities and limitations
  • Willingness to study and understand orbital or space science data and non-regular data message management
  • Support the maintenance and improvement of data processing systems and software tools used in orbital analysis
  • Ability to learn how to apply orbital mechanics to real-world problems
  • Aptitude on compiling statistics based on current space object population
  • Collaborate with mid-level and senior orbital analysts to track potential collision risks and other threats
 
Minimum Requirements:
  • US Citizenship required.
  • Security Clearance: Must have active TS/SCI with CI Poly
  • Bachelor’s degree in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field. Or, have one of the following:
    • Associate's degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience OR
    • 4+ years of relevant work experience  
  • Basic proficiency in a scripting language such as shell, Perl, or Python
  • Strong understanding of space surveillance and tracking systems, such as radar and optical sensors
  • Ability to compile and analyze statistics based on current space object population
  • Strong understanding of non-regular data message management
 
Desired Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of experience involving space domain data 
  • Robust knowledge of orbital mechanics
  • Familiarity with 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
 
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.
 
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $105,000 depending on relevant experience, location, and other factors.
 
 
Benefits include:
  • 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
E-Verify Participation.
 

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