The Ground Systems Support Engineer develops CBT content, supports training systems, collaborates with SMEs, and ensures compliance with standards.
Omitron is seeking a Ground Systems Support Engineer to support ground system development efforts for a Department of Defense space and satellite operations customer. In this role, you will provide systems engineering, integration, testing, and training support with a focus on developing Computer-Based Training (CBT) content, storyboards, and associated documentation. You will collaborate closely with Subject Matter Experts to ensure that training materials accurately reflect the latest system specifications and align with current training methodologies. This position is located in Colorado Springs, CO.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Requirements:
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $115,000 to $155,000, depending on relevant experience, location, and other factors.
Benefits include:
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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Responsibilities:
- Provide support to Ground System development efforts, including systems engineering, integration, testing, and training.
- Review and evaluate requirements, architecture, interface control documents, and code documentation.
- Develop Computer-Based Training (CBT) content, storyboards, a Master Training Plan, and supporting documentation (e.g., meeting notes).
- Collaborate with SMEs to conduct analysis focused on the technical aspects of updated or new services and their implications for training design.
- Participate in a quality assurance process evaluating training content accuracy against the latest system specifications, including Section 508 accessibility guidelines.
- Support the rollout of updated training materials into a Learning Management System (LMS) and across multiple devices.
Minimum Requirements:
- US Citizenship required.
- Security Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS/SCI Eligible) required.
- Education: Bachelor's degree required; STEM degree preferred. Significant relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or training development, preferably in a DoD, government, or military environment.
- Background in satellite operations, ground systems, command and control (C2), telemetry, or space mission systems.
- Experience collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and technical advisors to develop technically accurate content.
- Proficiency with eLearning authoring tools for CBT and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Strong technical writing and editing skills.
- Familiarity with military training standards and compliance requirements (e.g., Section 508 accessibility guidelines).
- Education: STEM degree strongly preferred for the technical nature of satellite and space operations content.
- Experience: Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, or NASA training programs; experience developing simulation-based training for space or defense operations; experience with agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines; experience with operations checklists, workflows, or mission-related job aids.
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $115,000 to $155,000, 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
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.
E-Verify Participation.
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