(DoW SkillBridge), Sr. Associate, Systems Engineering (Orbital Analyst)

L3Harris Technologies•Lompoc, CA

3d•$80,500 - $149,500•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Orbital Analyst at Vandenberg SFB, CA, as part of their DoD Skill Bridge program. This program connects transitioning service members with career training opportunities, providing valuable civilian work experience through industry-specific training, certifications, and on-the-job experience. The Analyst will be a member of a dynamic team supporting cutting-edge systems for the space industry, focusing on satellite space situational awareness (SSA) activities as an Orbital/Operations Analyst within a National Security program. The role involves operating orbit determination and satellite characterization systems using data from various phenomenologies (radar, passive RF, optical). It also requires knowledge of analytical prediction and the use of tools like Free flyer, STK, and MATLAB to calculate orbit trajectories, maneuvers, and establish design reference missions. This position offers the opportunity to apply orbital analyst expertise within a systems engineering role, making a significant impact on critical programs and projects.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI Clearance required.
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Experience with Spacecraft Operations/Orbit Analysis.
Knowledge of ephemeris and orbit determination.

Nice To Haves

Experience with STK/Astrogator, Astrodynamics Standards, SOAP, Pro Engineer
Experience with Astrodynamics Support Workstation (ASW).
Experience with MATLAB, Python, Java, Parallel Computing, UNIX/Linux.
Experience in supporting modeling, simulation, and analysis of national security space related problems desired.
Experience working with JSON and XML files often used for data exchange and API Definitions.
Experience of Space Domain Awareness mission.
Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Responsibilities

Responsible for algorithm development, quantitative analysis, orbit determination, decision analysis, capability analysis, system engineering requirements analysis and trade studies, analyses of alternatives, design of experiments, and architecture analysis.
Support programs by creating models, simulations, and analysis tools to support national security space analysis activities.
Collaborate with software development teams to implement and validate models, ultimately resulting in user capabilities.
Develop new algorithms and processes, enhance current tool capabilities, and perform analyses.
Interaction with customers and provides input to project managers on programmatic and technical deliverables under guidance of senior technical personnel.
May act as a technical lead for limited aspects of a project.