Junior Orbital Analyst with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job Description: Omitron is looking for a talented and motivated Junior Orbital Analyst (OA) to join our Vandenberg 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. US citizenship required /EEO/AA/E-Verify Participation 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
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field. Or, have one of the following: Associates Degree with 2 years of relevant work experience
4+ years of relevant work experience Requires a DoD secret security clearance with an ability to attain a TS/SCI
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
Preferred 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
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $85,000 to $125,000, depending on education level, relevant experience, and other factors. 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
Security Clearance Requirements: A DoD Secret clearance is required as a minimum. Candidates must be willing to complete a background investigation and application for upgrade to a TS/SCI clearance, if necessary Candidates who do not have at least an active DoD Secret clearance are encouraged to apply for the Orbital Analyst Engineering Internship position here: U.S. Citizenship required Employment with Omitron is contingent upon meeting and maintaining eligibility requirements Job Location: This position requires on-site work in a secured classified facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California

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