Spacecraft CA Operations Engineer

omitron; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

HSA or FSA accounts

Company paid ST/LT Disability and AD&D

Paid Federal Holidays

Paid Vacation Leave and Sick Leave

Parental Leave

401k with company match

Supplemental Insurance options like AF

Professional Development Reimbursement

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

Omitron seeks a Spacecraft CA Operations Engineer to support NASA’s CARA Team at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. You will provide conjunction assessment, space situational awareness, and satellite operations support across mission planning, real-time console operations, and anomaly resolution.

The role emphasizes flight dynamics analyses, operational process improvements, and capability to work in a dynamic environment that may include shift or off-hours support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical discipline; relevant satellite operations experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree
• Experience: 0-2 years relevant experience; understanding of orbital mechanics and orbit determination

Responsibilities

• Provide mission operations support including planning, real-time console operations, anomaly investigation, and resolution
• Support troubleshooting and recovery during fast-paced, real-time mission activities
• Conduct and oversee flight dynamics-related analyses in support of conjunction assessment activities
• Support space situational awareness and collision risk analysis efforts for NASA missions
• Research and introduce new technologies and process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness
• Support the software development lifecycle, including requirements definition, acceptance testing, and deployment activities

Skills

Orbital mechanics

Multitasking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

MySQL

Windows

Linux

Job description

Omitron is seeking a Spacecraft CA Operations Engineer to provide conjunction assessment support, space situational awareness, and satellite operations support to NASA’s Conjunction Assessment Risk Analysis (CARA) Team at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The CARA Operations Team monitors and assesses potential collision threats for over 70 NASA missions, provides real-time operational support, and advises mission partners on potential avoidance maneuvers. The selected candidate will support mission planning, real-time console operations, and anomaly resolution efforts while contributing to flight dynamics analyses and operational process improvements. This role supports critical NASA mission activities in a dynamic operational environment that may include occasional shift or off-hours support.

Responsibilities

• Provide mission operations support including planning, real-time console operations, anomaly investigation, and resolution
• Support troubleshooting and recovery during fast-paced, real-time mission activities
• Conduct and oversee flight dynamics-related analyses in support of conjunction assessment activities
• Support space situational awareness and collision risk analysis efforts for NASA missions
• Research and introduce new technologies and process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness
• Support the software development lifecycle, including requirements definition, acceptance testing, and deployment activities

Minimum Requirements

• US Citizenship required
• Security Clearance: None required
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical discipline; relevant satellite operations experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree
• Experience:
  • 0-2 years relevant experience
  • Understanding of orbital mechanics and the orbit determination process
  • Ability to multitask and apply innovative solutions to complex problems
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Certifications: None required

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Advanced coursework in orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, or space situational awareness
• Experience:
  • Flight operations experience
  • Experience in orbit determination or space situational awareness
  • Experience working in Windows and Linux environments
  • Working knowledge of the Space Network and Near Earth Network
  • Familiarity with MATLAB and MySQL
• Certifications: None required

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this role is $85,000 to $95,000, 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

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.

At Omitron, we believe that a workplace that fosters innovation and collaboration will be a successful one. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Per Title VII, our hiring decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and experience, in accordance with our commitment to equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination policies. We welcome all individuals who share our passion for excellence and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We also support a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. Our workplace initiatives are open to all and designed to create a culture of belonging for everyone.

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