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Top Secret
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IT - Software
Colorado Springs, CO (On-Site/Office)
Position Title: Mid-Level Astrodynamics Developer
Location: Colorado Springs, CO (Hybrid)
Clearance Required: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance (current DoD Secret preferred)
About the Role:
Omitron supports the U.S. Space Force by developing and maintaining critical astrodynamics software used to track objects in Earth orbit. Our tools generate the two-line elements (TLEs) and high-accuracy orbital catalog that form the backbone of trusted space situational awareness data.
As commercial and governmental interest in space continues to accelerate, our software development team plays a vital role in advancing both day-to-day operations and cutting-edge research. In this role, you'll be creating and maintaining applications to process space operations data and support maintaining the US Space Force's high accuracy catalog.
This is an exciting opportunity for an astrodynamics expert with strong programming skills looking to make meaningful contributions to the future of space domain awareness.
Core Responsibilities:
If you're passionate about aerospace, eager to work in a mission-critical environment, and ready to grow your skills at the frontier of technology and national defense, this is your launchpad.
Company 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.
Omitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our goal is to select highly qualified and motivated individuals and provide them with an environment necessary to stimulate and nurture engineering and business objectives. Omitron offers its employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent career growth opportunities. We welcome talented professionals who wish to take advantage of the opportunities we offer.
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $125,000 to $165,000, depending on relevant experience, location, and other factors.
Benefits include:
Omitron is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We strongly encourage women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply. E-Verify Participation.
Location: Colorado Springs, CO (Hybrid)
Clearance Required: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance (current DoD Secret preferred)
About the Role:
Omitron supports the U.S. Space Force by developing and maintaining critical astrodynamics software used to track objects in Earth orbit. Our tools generate the two-line elements (TLEs) and high-accuracy orbital catalog that form the backbone of trusted space situational awareness data.
As commercial and governmental interest in space continues to accelerate, our software development team plays a vital role in advancing both day-to-day operations and cutting-edge research. In this role, you'll be creating and maintaining applications to process space operations data and support maintaining the US Space Force's high accuracy catalog.
This is an exciting opportunity for an astrodynamics expert with strong programming skills looking to make meaningful contributions to the future of space domain awareness.
Core Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain data processing scripts and applications
- Provide software test support for applications created by other members of your team
- Design innovative solutions to real-world problems
- Participate in operational deployments and software delivery cycles
- Collaborate with senior engineering staff throughout the development cycle
- Bachelor's degree in Astrodynamics, Orbital Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, plus 6+ years of relevant experience or 10+ years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree
- Hands-on software development experience, particularly with Python, shell scripting, and Fortran
- Direct experience in space situational awareness operations or algorithm development
- Familiarity with RedHat Linux environments
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Must reside within commuting distance of Colorado Springs, CO
- 10+ years of experience in orbital dynamics or satellite tracking
- Proficiency in Python, Fortran, or shell scripting
- Experience creating software test and validation plans
- Background working in Agile development teams
- Operational experience with Astrodynamics Support Workstation (ASW)
- Knowledge of Space Force missions and structure
- Data analytics expertise
- Active DoD Secret or higher clearance
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., Security+ CE)
If you're passionate about aerospace, eager to work in a mission-critical environment, and ready to grow your skills at the frontier of technology and national defense, this is your launchpad.
Company 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.
Omitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our goal is to select highly qualified and motivated individuals and provide them with an environment necessary to stimulate and nurture engineering and business objectives. Omitron offers its employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent career growth opportunities. We welcome talented professionals who wish to take advantage of the opportunities we offer.
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $125,000 to $165,000, depending on relevant experience, location, and other factors.
Benefits include:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- HSA or FSA accounts
- Company paid ST/LT Disability and AD&D insurance
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Paid Vacation Leave and Sick Leave
- Parental Leave
- 401k with company match
- Supplemental Insurance options like AFLAC
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- Voluntary Life Insurance
Omitron is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We strongly encourage women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply. E-Verify Participation.
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