Orbital Analyst Engineering Internship
Omitron Inc.California, United States
Posted March 10, 2026
56000 - 56000 USD
Internship
About the Company
Omitron Inc., established in 1984, is an aerospace engineering firm specializing in mission operations and IT services. Headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland, the company provides technical expertise in ground systems, flight operations, astrodynamics, and space surveillance for NASA, NOAA, US Space Force, and National Security programs. Known for hands-on customer support and applied engineering, Omitron distinguishes itself through its comprehensive suite of services and dedication to mission success.
Job Description
Omitron is looking for a talented Orbital Analyst Engineering Intern to join our team. We are a company rooted in ensuring mission success across flight operations, trajectory design and analysis, software tools for Space Domain Awareness, and ensuring on-orbit Spaceflight Safety.
Requirements
- Demonstrated understanding of orbit determination to include tracking and predicting orbits using mathematical models and algorithms
- Desire to understand space surveillance sensors, networks, and observation data, including capabilities and limitations
- Ability and willingness to multi-task and be capable of applying innovative analysis in a dynamic work environment to solve customer problems
- Willingness to study and understand orbital or space science data and non-regular data message management
- Ability to learn how to apply orbital mechanics to real world problems
- Aptitude on compiling statistics based on current space object population
- Education and/or experience in code design
- Willingness to develop Python scripting skillset to develop code on analyzing space-based assets
Benefits
- Part-time employment with an hourly wage of $28/hour