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This facility provides operational flight dynamics support to 35+ satellites in various orbital regimes, evaluates ground- and space-based tracking data, identifies and troubleshoots spacecraft and ground station anomalies, certifies tracking stations, provides launch and early orbit support, and performs a variety of navigation-related analyses. Spacecraft supported include the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS), Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), as well as the future launch of Roman Space Telescope (RST), among many others.\nSpecific areas of support will include:\nPerforming, evaluating, and enhancing daily orbit determination and prediction for FDF-supported spacecraft\nProviding launch and early orbit navigation support\nOverseeing and conducting navigation-related analyses, introducing new technologies and/or techniques to the FDF\nDocumenting and communicating analysis work via technical conference papers, journal publications, as well as informal forums with the navigation team and associated customers\nEvaluating current FDF navigation processes to identify possible improvements and promote advancements and enhancements\nParticipating in tracking network validation, calibration, and/or certification of ground stations\nWorking as part of a cross-functional team of spacecraft flight dynamics engineers\nSome travel may be required. Occasional off-hours support will be required. Hybrid operations environment and remote telework support opportunities.\nUS citizenship required / EEO/AA / E-Verify Participation\nRequired Skills:\nExperience in flight dynamics for a variety of orbit regimes\nThorough understanding of both batch least squares and Kalman filter estimation\nIn-depth knowledge of spacecraft navigation and orbital mechanics concepts\nProven expertise with satellite orbit determination (OD) and OD tools\nProven expertise with orbit design and modeling tools such as STK or GMAT\nExperience designing and conducting comprehensive orbit analyses\nAbility to apply problem solving methodologies to complex and ambiguous problems\nMust have excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills\nDesired Skills:\nExperience utilizing satellite tracking data, including radiometric, GPS, and/or optical measurements\nFamiliarization with NASA tracking networks - Near Space Network (Direct-to-Earth and Space Relay), and/or Deep Space Network - including operations and tracking observation types\nKnowledge of spacecraft communications and ground systems architecture\nExperience with the following orbit determination tools: ODTK, GMAT, Monte, and/or FreeFlyer\nExperience in a spacecraft operations environment\nExperience developing tools in Python, Perl, and/or Matlab\nExperience with large scale data analytics and application/development of new algorithms for evaluation and automated processing\nExperience with Windows and Linux environments\nRequired Experience: 5+ years professional experience. Master’s degree counts as 2 years professional experience.\nRequired Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related discipline. Master’s degree desired.\nCompany 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.\nOmitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our goal is to select highly qualified and motivated individuals and provide them 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.\nOmitron 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. 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