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Junior Orbital Analyst

$90k to $130k

Vandenberg SFB, CAEntry levelPosted Oct 21, 2026

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Job Description:Omitron is looking for a talented and motivated Junior Orbital Analyst (OA) to join our Vandenberg Operations Team. We are a company rooted in ensuring mission success across flight operations, trajectory design and analysis, software tools for Space Domain Awareness (SDA), and On-Orbit Spaceflight Safety.

You will work closely with mid-level OAs and Engineers to ensure successful mission operations along with developing and delivering products which enable government customer situational awareness and decision making.As a Junior Orbital Analyst (OA), you will play a key role in monitoring, analyzing, and predicting the behavior of space objects.

OAs ensure the space flight safety of our customers’ satellite assets in a congested space domain. Your expertise in orbital mechanics and data evaluation will be pivotal to overall mission success. A successful Junior OA will execute processes to coordinate and integrate relevant information and findings across multiple areas to deliver space analysis products and analytics.

You will collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and Team Leads to support space operations and advance Omitron’s position as a leader in the space industry. This position also has the potential to broaden into other areas such as conjunction assessment, proximity operations, research projects, and various other technical tasks related to orbital analysis.

US citizenship required / E-Verify Participation Responsibilities:Assist in the analysis and interpretation of orbital data obtained from various sources, such as ground or space-based sensors and owner/operator Ephemeris data. Demonstrated understanding of orbit determination to include tracking and predicting the orbits using mathematical models and algorithms.

Proficient understanding of space surveillance sensors, networks, and observation data, including capabilities and limitations. Willingness to 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.

Ability to learn how to apply orbital mechanics to real world problems. Aptitude on compiling statistics based on current space object population. Collaborate with mid-level and senior orbital analysts to track potential collision risks and other threats. Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field.

Or, have one of the following: Associates Degree with 2 years of relevant work experience4+ years of relevant work experience Requires a minimum DoD secret security clearance with an ability to attain a TS/SCIBasic proficiency in a scripting language such as shell, Perl, or Python. Strong understanding of space surveillance and tracking systems, such as radar and optical sensors.

Ability to compile and analyze statistics based on current space object population. Strong understanding of non-regular data message management. Preferred Qualifications:2+ years of experience involving space domain data Robust knowledge of orbital mechanics. Familiarity with Python numerical and libraries such as Num.

Py, Pandas, Matplotlib, Sci. Py, etc.Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills, with a track record of resolving complex orbital anomalies. Familiarity with Linux-based OS, particularly Red Hat. Proficiency in Python 2Compensation and Benefits:The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $130,000, depending on education level, relevant experience, and other factors.

Benefits:Health, Dental and Vision InsuranceHSA or FSA accounts. Company paid ST/LT Disability and AD&D insurance. Paid Federal Holidays. Paid Vacation Leave and Sick Leave. Parental Leave401k with company match. Supplemental Insurance options like AFLACProfessional Development Reimbursement. Voluntary Life Insurance.

Security Clearance Requirements:A DoD Secret clearance is required as a minimum. Candidates must be willing to complete a background investigation and application for upgrade to a TS/SCI clearance, if necessary. Candidates who do not have at least an active DoD Secret clearance are encouraged to apply for the Orbital Analyst Engineering Internship position here: https://omitron.

applytojob.com/apply/h. BlBr4c1OJ/Orbital-Analyst-Engineering-InternshipU.S. Citizenship required. Employment with Omitron is contingent upon meeting and maintaining eligibility requirements. Job Location:This position requires on-site work in a secured classified facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California

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