Omitron is hiring a
Junior Orbital Analyst

Summary

Omitron is seeking a Junior Orbital Analyst to join their Colorado Springs, CO Operations Team. The role involves monitoring, analyzing, and predicting the behavior of space objects to ensure space flight safety. The candidate will work closely with other analysts and engineers to support mission operations and advance Omitron's position in the space industry.

Requirements

• US Citizenship required
• Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/ CI Poly
• Bachelor’s degree in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field. Or, have one of the following
• Associate degree with 2 years of relevant work experience
• 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

Responsibilities

• Assist in the analysis and interpretation of orbital data obtained from various sources
• 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 in compiling statistics based on current space object population
• Collaborate with mid-level and senior orbital analysts to track potential collision risks and other threats

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

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