Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (Orbital Analyst)
About The Position
L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Orbital Analyst at Schriever SFB, CO, to join a dynamic team supporting cutting-edge systems for the space industry. This role involves supporting satellite space situational awareness (SSA) activities, primarily as an Orbital/Operations Analyst within the National Space Defense Center for a National Security program. The Analyst will operate orbit determination and satellite characterization systems using data from various phenomenologies (radar, passive RF, optical). The position requires knowledge of analytical prediction and the use of tools like Freeflyer, STK, and MATLAB to calculate orbit trajectories, maneuvers, and establish design reference missions. This role offers the opportunity to apply orbital analyst expertise within a systems engineering context, making a significant impact on critical customer programs and projects.
Requirements
- Active adjudicated Top Secret/SCI Clearance is required.
- Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
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.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Spacecraft Operations/Orbit Analysis
- Knowledge of ephemeris and orbit determination.
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.
- Willingness to perform 24/7 crew operations on rotating schedule, if needed.
Benefits
- health and disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- EAP
- education assistance
- parental leave
- paid time off
- company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
