Junior Orbital Analyst: Space Ops & Safety (DoD Cleared)

Omitron, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental Leave

Professional Development Reimbursement

HSA or FSA options

Job summary

Omitron is seeking a Junior Orbital Analyst to join the Vandenberg Operations Team. You will monitor, analyze, and predict space object behavior, contributing to mission safety and space domain awareness. Collaboration with engineers and mid-level analysts is key, with growth into advanced tasks.

This role is on-site at a secured facility in California. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in a related field (or equivalent experience), DoD Secret clearance with TS/SCI potential, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Associates Degree with 2 years of relevant work experience.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Requires a minimum DoD secret security clearance with ability to attain TS/SCI.
• Basic proficiency in a scripting language (Python, Perl, Shell).
• Strong understanding of space surveillance and tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze orbital data and track orbits using mathematical models and algorithms.
• Coordinate data processing and software tools for orbital analysis.
• Collaborate with engineers and analysts to support space operations.
• Assess collision risks and track potential threats with senior team members.

Skills

Python

Shell scripting

Perl

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Astrodynamics/Aerospace Engineering/Physics

Associates Degree + 2 years experience

4+ years relevant experience

Tools

NumPy

Pandas

Matplotlib

SciPy

Red Hat Linux

Job description

Omitron is seeking a Junior Orbital Analyst to join the Vandenberg Operations Team. You will monitor, analyze, and predict space object behavior, contributing to mission safety and space domain awareness. Collaboration with engineers and mid-level analysts is key, with growth into advanced tasks.

This role is on-site at a secured facility in California. Requirements include a Bachelor’s in a related field (or equivalent experience), DoD Secret clearance with TS/SCI potential, and proficiency in