Omitron

Mid-Level Flight Operations Engineer

Greenbelt, MD, United States

$95-115k

Full Time

27 minutes ago

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Job description

Omitron is seeking a Mid-Level Flight Operations Engineer to provide flight dynamics and satellite operations support to NASA’s Flight Dynamics Facility (FDF) on our team in Greenbelt, MD. The FDF provides analysis, mission design, and operational support to multiple launch vehicles such as the Atlas V, Delta IV, Falcon 9, and Vulcan, Human Spaceflight missions such as the International Space Station (ISS), Cygnus, Dream Chaser, and Cargo Dragon spacecrafts, and astronaut missions such as Crew Dragon, Orion, Soyuz, and the CST-100 Starliner spacecrafts. The facility also performs analysis, mission preparation, and development activities for the upcoming lunar missions comprising NASA’s Artemis program, which includes the Gateway outpost.

Responsibilities:

Mission operations support, including planning, real-time console operations, and anomaly investigation and resolution; mission operations, including off-hours and occasional shift work
Orbit determination support for the ISS and visiting spacecraft
Launch vehicle and payload support beginning with pre-mission development and continuing through launch and early orbit periods of spaceflight
Troubleshooting and recovery during fast-paced, real-time mission activities
Overseeing and conducting flight dynamics-related analyses and data handling; researching and introducing new technologies and/or techniques to the FDF
Documenting and communicating analysis work via technical conference papers, journal publications, and presentations
Creating or analyzing simulations/simulated data
Support software development lifecycle, including requirements definition, acceptance testing, and deployment
Some travel may be required.

Minimum Requirements:

US Citizenship required
Security Clearance: Must have or be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
Education: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related discipline
Experience: 4+ years of relevant experience OR 2+ years with a Master's degree
Understanding of orbital mechanics and flight dynamics
Experience with scripting languages, including Python and/or MATLAB
Experience with STK
Data handling and analytics (data analysis, bulk data processing, Monte Carlo, etc.)
Must have excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Must demonstrate an ability and willingness to multi-task and be capable of applying innovative ideas to solve problems
Must demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively on a team and initiative to lead projects to completion

Desired Skills

Experience with Windows, Linux, and UNIX environments
Experience developing tools in Python and/or Matlab; Intermediate-to-advanced scripting ability demonstrated on large projects
Experience in a spacecraft operations environment
Specific experience in flight dynamics, spacecraft communications, or general aerospace engineering
Working knowledge of the space communication and tracking Networks (preferably NASA’s Space and Direct to Earth Networks)
Working knowledge of astrodynamics engines such as FreeFlyer, or GMAT

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.

Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $115,000 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

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