Technical Lead

Omitron is seeking a Technical Lead to join our team in Alexandria, VA. The technical lead will lead the technical aspects for a team of analysts and engineers performing satellite flight safety. Using the team of engineers, they will prepare, modify, and present complex briefings on radio frequency interference, laser interference, close approaches between satellites, technical and scientific testing, and a variety of other complex technical topics. As they perform operations, they will be taught the technical complexities and processes of supporting multiple satellite constellations at the peak of U.S. satellite technology. These operations support all phases of the satellite life cycle from development, launch, operations, anomaly troubleshooting, passivation, and reentry. The technical lead will learn from senior scientists, mid-level engineers, and partner organizations to develop their skills and build team members to be part of the best spaceflight safety operations team.
 
Responsibilities:

• Lead 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 subject matter expert in outer space environment and spaceflight hazards for space enterprise.
• Learn system functions and troubleshoot basic failures and anomalies.
• Submit system reports on performance and deficiency
• Work with advanced analysts and system tier support to create temporary procedures in support of ongoing operations.
• Prepare and give briefings to mid- and senior-level management on satellite and space-related activities
• Evaluate incoming scientific data for reasonableness.
• Be adaptable to changing priorities in an operations environment.
• Work is 100% on-site and cannot be accomplished remotely.

Minimum Requirements:

• US Citizenship required
• Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph required
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Radio Frequency Engineering, Physics, or similar STEM degree. Graduate degree preferred.
• Experience: 9+ (bachelors) or 7+ (graduate) of prior relevant experience in Orbital Analyst, Space Domain Awareness, Radio Frequency Interference, Laser Analysis, or similar.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Red Hat Linux experience
• Windows experience
• Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications
• Experience serving government customers

Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $128,000 to $136,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, technical expertise, certifications, security clearance, geographic location, internal equity, market conditions, contract requirements, 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

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 full benefits package, and excellent career growth opportunities. We welcome talented professionals who wish to take advantage of the opportunities we offer.

At Omitron, we believe that a workplace that fosters innovation and collaboration will be a successful one. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Per 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. Our workplace initiatives are open to all and designed to create a culture of belonging for everyone.

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