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Omitron

Junior Orbital Analyst

Full-TimePosted on 10/20/2026
$90k - $130k+ 401(k) Match
Junior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA
In PersonOn-site work at a secured classified facility is required.
Aerospace EngineeringFlight Dynamics & GNC
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field; alternatively, an associate degree with two years of relevant work experience or four or more years of relevant work experience.
  • A minimum DoD Secret security clearance, with the ability to attain a TS/SCI clearance.
  • Basic proficiency in a scripting language such as shell, Perl, or Python.
  • A strong understanding of space surveillance and tracking systems, including radar and optical sensors.
  • The ability to compile and analyze statistics based on the current space object population.
  • A strong understanding of non-regular data message management.
Responsibilities
  • Assist in analyzing and interpreting orbital data from various sources, including ground- or space-based sensors and owner/operator ephemeris data.
  • Demonstrate understanding of orbit determination, including tracking and predicting orbits using mathematical models and algorithms.
  • Understand space surveillance sensors, networks, and observation data, including their capabilities and limitations.
  • Study and understand orbital or space science data and non-regular data message management.
  • Support the maintenance and improvement of data processing systems and software tools used in orbital analysis.
  • Learn to apply orbital mechanics to real-world problems.
  • Compile statistics based on the current space object population.
  • Collaborate with mid-level and senior orbital analysts to track potential collision risks and other threats.
Desired Qualifications
  • Two or more years of experience involving space domain data.
  • Robust knowledge of orbital mechanics.
  • Familiarity with Python numerical libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, and SciPy.
  • A track record of resolving complex orbital anomalies using problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
  • Familiarity with Linux-based operating systems, particularly Red Hat.
  • Proficiency in Python 2.

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