Job Title: Flight Safety Analyst

Job Location: Alexandria, VA

Job Description:

Break into the amazing world of satellites. This analyst position is the introductory position into satellite spaceflight safety. Analysts will conduct routine screening of satellite orbits for potential safety of flight risks to orbiting satellites. As they perform operations they will be taught the technical complexities and processes in supporting multiple satellite constellations at the peak of U.S. satellite technology. These operations support all phases of satellite life cycle from development, launch, operations, anomaly troubleshooting, passivation, and reentry. Junior analysts will learn from senior scientist, mid level engineers, and partner organizations to develop their skills and build them into members of the best spaceflight safety operations team.

Essential Functions:

Train on multiple complex aerospace systems designed to screen satellite orbits for hazards.

Interface with multiple satellite constellation operators to provide information on identified hazards.

Act as subject matter expert in outer space environment and spaceflight hazards for space enterprise.

Learn system functions and troubleshoot basic failures and anomalies.

Submit system reports on performance and deficiency

Work with advanced analysts and system tier support to create temporary procedures in support of ongoing operations.

Prepare and give briefings to mid and senior level management on satellite and space related activities

Evaluate incoming scientific data for reasonableness.

Be adaptable to changing priorities in an operations environment.

Work is 100% on-site and cannot be accomplished remotely.

Qualifications:

Top Secret / SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph required.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Radio Frequency Engineering, Physics, or similar STEM degree. 2-4 years of prior relevant experience in Orbital Analyst, Space Domain Awareness, Radio Frequency Interference, Laser Analysis, or similar in lieu of degree.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Red Hat Linux experience

Windows experience

Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications

Experience serving government customers

Salary: $90k-$115k

Omitron is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. We strongly encourage women, persons of color, persons with disabilities and veterans to apply. E-Verify Participant