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The CARA Operations Team monitors and assesses potential collision threats for over 70 NASA missions, provides real-time operational support, and advises mission partners on potential avoidance maneuvers. The selected candidate will support mission planning, real-time console operations, and anomaly resolution efforts while contributing to flight dynamics analyses and operational process improvements. This role supports critical NASA mission activities in a dynamic operational environment that may include occasional shift or off-hours support.\nResponsibilities:\nProvide mission operations support including planning, real-time console operations, anomaly investigation, and resolution\nSupport troubleshooting and recovery during fast-paced, real-time mission activities\nConduct and oversee flight dynamics-related analyses in support of conjunction assessment activities\nSupport space situational awareness and collision risk analysis efforts for NASA missions\nResearch and introduce new technologies and process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness\nSupport the software development lifecycle, including requirements definition, acceptance testing, and deployment activities\nMinimum Requirements:\nUS Citizenship required\nSecurity Clearance: None required\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical discipline; relevant satellite operations experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree\nExperience:0-2 years relevant experience\nUnderstanding of orbital mechanics and the orbit determination process\nAbility to multitask and apply innovative solutions to complex problems\nStrong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills\n\nCertifications: None required\nPreferred Qualifications:\nEducation: Advanced coursework in orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, or space situational awareness\nExperience:Flight operations experience\nExperience in orbit determination or space situational awareness\nExperience working in Windows and Linux environments\nWorking knowledge of the Space Network and Near Earth Network\nFamiliarity with MATLAB and MySQL\n\nCertifications: None required\nCompensation and Benefits:\nThe salary range for this role is $85,000 to $95,000, depending on relevant experience, location, and other factors.\nBenefits include:\nHealth, Dental and Vision Insurance\nHSA or FSA accounts\nCompany paid ST/LT Disability and AD&D insurance\nPaid Federal Holidays\nPaid Vacation Leave and Sick Leave\nParental Leave\n401k with company match\nSupplemental Insurance options like AFLAC\nProfessional Development Reimbursement\nVoluntary Life Insurance\n Company Overview:\nOmitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business firm headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland, with a field office located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 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We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.\nPer Title VII, our hiring decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and experience, in accordance with our commitment to equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination policies. We welcome all individuals who share our passion for excellence and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We also support a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. 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