Overview
Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Engineer opportunity in orbital analysis, space defense, and satellite collision avoidance at our Vandenberg SFB, CA location.
Responsibilities
- The engineer provides expertise to solve various operational orbital mechanics problems and to process data for orbit states and predictions.
- Coordinates and integrates relevant information and findings across multiple functional areas to develop and deliver products, enabling customer situational awareness and decisions.
- Potential for broadening into other areas related to conjunction assessment, proximity operations and various technical tasks related to orbit analysis.
- Crew work with work outside of normal business hours will be required.
Minimum Requirements
US Citizenship requiredSecurity Clearance : Must have an active TS / SCI clearanceTwo or more years of space-related experience involving Space Situational Awareness, satellite catalog maintenance, orbital analysis, and collision avoidance. Real-time analysis and solution of technical and operational problems is required for this position.Knowledge of orbital mechanics and astrodynamics.Understanding of space object tracking sensors, networks, and data, including capabilities and limitationsFamiliarity with Linux-based OS, particularly Red Hat and / or FedoraFamiliarity with Space Force's Astrodynamics Support Workstation software or similar tools.Ability to apply knowledge of orbital mechanics and astrodynamics to operations, including orbit determination and maintenance, general and special perturbation-based data and formats, orbit decay, and orbital maneuvers for station keeping and change of station.Must have excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and be proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint).Desired Qualifications
Education : A Technical Degree in Aerospace or Engineering, Space Operations, or Physics is preferred.Experience in orbital or space science data and non-regular data message managementAbility to create short programs in Perl or other scripting languages to automate data processing.Ability and willingness to multitask and apply innovative analysis in a dynamic work environment to solve customer problems.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.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $110,000 , depending on relevant experience, location, and other factors.
Health, Dental and Vision InsuranceHSA or FSA accountsCompany paid ST / LT Disability and AD&D insurancePaid Federal HolidaysPaid Vacation Leave and Sick LeaveParental Leave401k with company matchSupplemental Insurance options like AFLACProfessional Development ReimbursementVoluntary Life InsuranceJob Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries : Defense & SpaceWe welcome talented professionals who wish to take advantage of the opportunities we offer.
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