Specialist, Systems Engineering (Orbital Analyst)
About The Position
L3Harris Technologies is hiring an Orbital Analyst at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The role supports satellite space situational awareness activities for a National Security program at the 18th Space Defense Squadron, primarily as an Orbital/Operations Analyst. The analyst operates orbit determination and satellite characterization systems using radar, passive RF, and optical data, and uses analytical prediction and tools such as FreeFlyer, STK, and MATLAB to calculate orbital trajectories and maneuvers and establish design reference missions. The role brings orbital analysis expertise into a systems engineering position supporting critical customer programs and projects. The analyst supports modeling, simulation, analysis, algorithm development, and implementation and validation of user capabilities. The position may act as a technical lead for limited project aspects and may require 24/7 crew operations on a rotating schedule if needed.
Requirements
- Active adjudicated Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of related experience; alternatively, a graduate degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 8 years of related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with STK/Astrogator, Astrodynamics Standards, SOAP, or Pro Engineer.
- Experience with Astrodynamics Support Workstation (ASW).
- Experience with MATLAB, Python, Java, parallel computing, or UNIX/Linux.
- Experience supporting modeling, simulation, and analysis of national security space-related problems.
- Experience working with JSON and XML files for data exchange and API definitions.
- Experience with Space Domain Awareness missions.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with spacecraft operations or orbit analysis.
- Knowledge of ephemeris and orbit determination.
Responsibilities
- Perform algorithm development, quantitative analysis, orbit determination, decision analysis, capability analysis, systems engineering requirements analysis, trade studies, analyses of alternatives, design of experiments, and architecture analysis.
- Create models, simulations, and analysis tools to support national security space analysis activities.
- Collaborate with software development teams to implement and validate models that result in user capabilities.
- Develop algorithms and processes, enhance existing tool capabilities, and perform analyses.
- Interact with customers and provide project managers input on programmatic and technical deliverables under guidance of senior technical personnel.
- Potentially act as a technical lead for limited aspects of a project.
- Be willing to perform 24/7 crew operations on a rotating schedule, if needed.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program (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
Mid Level
