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:
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:
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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