Instructor - Space Command & Control (C2) Operations

Vandenberg SFB, CA
Full Time
Mid Level
Omitron is seeking an Instructor for Space Command & Control (C2) Operations at Vandenberg SFB, CA, to provide foundational and advanced courseware development, courseware maintenance, platform instruction, and hands-on training (in-person & virtual) covering the suite of applications on both the Astrodynamics Support Workstation (ASW) and the Correlation, Analysis and Verification of Ephemerides Network (CAVENet).  
 
Responsibilities:
  • Developing syllabi for multiple course offerings
  • Maintaining curriculum standards for educational material depth and breadth
  • Generating course schedule sequencing that contains a mix of classroom lessons and hands-on training using operational data and software
  • Coordinating with customers on the dates, location, and classroom/equipment support requirements of class offerings
  • Coordinating with the training project manager to ensure adequate funding is available to support training  
  • Engage in collaborative courseware development sessions with the government customer to define requirements for future courses and advance lesson content for multiple space C2 centers
  • Develop/conduct examinations and provide feedback to government customer on student performance
Minimum Requirements:
  • US Citizenship required.
  • Security Clearance: Secret clearance required; Top Secret/SCI preferred.
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred). A degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) area is preferable. A degree in a space-related engineering discipline is preferable, OR 5 years' experience in training or space operations in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience:
    • 3+ years of experience in Space C2 operations and 2+ years of experience teaching and performing curriculum development
  • Developer/Instructor must have the ability to present diverse, technical astrodynamics concepts in a clear and coherent form
  • Must have deep in-depth knowledge of astrodynamics theory and implementation of this theory in the various ASW applications
  • Must be able to effectively present instruction to a wide variety of training audiences possessing different skill levels
  • Must be able to keep current on all ASW Version Releases to ensure instructional material is kept up to date with the operational system
  • Must be able to develop new course materials from scratch or update existing materials following updates to ASW applications, host system upgrades, or C2 operational procedures
  • Must have excellent computer, technical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and be proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint)
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience:
    • 5+ years of operational or training experience on either ASW, SPADOC or both
    • 3+ years of experience in Instructional Systems Development (ISD) processes
    • 3+ years in Space C2 operations training
  • In-depth knowledge of instructional systems development applied to U.S. Government (USG) training courses
  • Experience working with multiple government customers and organizations
  • Ability to perform needs assessments for the various target audiences (18 SDS, 19 SDS, NSDC Det 1, NOC, Department of Commerce, Foreign Partners) to determine required course materials or modifications/updates to existing material
  • Ability to lead collaborative courseware development sessions with diverse stakeholders to define requirements for future courses and systems
  • Ability to identify gaps in training programs and suggest solutions to fill them within training needs assessment documentation
  • Knowledgeable in Linux operating systems, Linux command line interface, and experience with one or more scripting languages (e.g., bash, PERL, or Python.)
 
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.
 
Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $150,000, 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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