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Omitron

Engineers satellite missions and ground systems

Technical Lead

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$128k - $136k/yr+ 401(k) match
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Alexandria, VA, USA
In PersonWork is 100% on-site and cannot be accomplished remotely.
Aerospace EngineeringSpacecraft & Launch Vehicle Systems
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • A Top Secret/SCI security clearance with CI polygraph is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Radio Frequency Engineering, Physics, or a similar STEM degree is required.
  • At least 9 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree or 7 years with a graduate degree in Orbital Analysis, Space Domain Awareness, Radio Frequency Interference, Laser Analysis, or a similar area is required.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the technical performance of engineers and analysts.
  • 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 a subject matter expert in the outer space environment and spaceflight hazards for the space enterprise.
  • Learn system functions and troubleshoot basic failures and anomalies.
  • Submit system reports on performance and deficiencies.
  • Work with advanced analysts and system tier support to create temporary procedures in support of ongoing operations.
  • Prepare and deliver briefings to mid- and senior-level management on satellite and space-related activities.
  • Evaluate incoming scientific data for reasonableness.
  • Adapt to changing priorities in an operations environment.
  • Work 100% on-site; the work cannot be accomplished remotely.
Desired Qualifications
  • Graduate degree preferred.
  • Red Hat Linux experience.
  • Windows experience.
  • Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications.
  • Experience serving government customers.

About the company

Omitron engineers and operates satellite missions for civilian space agencies, defense organizations and commercial spacecraft operators. Its teams develop the ground systems used to command satellites, calculate their paths and assess potential collisions with other objects in orbit. The company combines mission operations with software development and secure network engineering, supporting customers from pre-launch testing through routine operations and spacecraft disposal. It serves government and industry customers through engineering services, product development and mission software tools. Founded in 1984, Omitron is headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Beltsville, MD

Founded

1984

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What believers are saying

  • Full-time Greenbelt Omitron collision-assessment engineers: U.S. citizens, 0-2 years; technical bachelor's required, with possible satellite-experience substitution; no security clearance.
  • U.S.-citizen full-time Greenbelt Omitron Flight Dynamics Engineers have hybrid operations and remote telework support opportunities.
  • Full-time Colorado Springs Cloud Solutions Architects at Omitron receive company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.

What critics are saying

  • Vandenberg onsite full-time Omitron orbital analysts need weekend availability and potential rotating 24/7 coverage.
  • Omitron requires active Top Secret/sensitive compartmented information clearance and citizenship in the U.S. for Colorado Springs' full-time cloud architects.
  • Omitron's Greenbelt engineers in flight dynamics, working full-time with hybrid/telework opportunities, face occasional off-hours requirements and potential travel.

What makes Omitron unique

  • Planning includes validation: Omitron's Timeline Management Tool checks constraints before satellite activity timelines are executed.
  • Omitron combines development with operations: it is the primary developer, maintainer and operator of Astrodynamics Support Workstation.
  • Networks use standardized building blocks: Omitron's SPARTAN pre-built node sizes simplify deployment across mission-partner sites.

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