Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (Orbital Analyst)

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (Orbital Analyst) Job Code: 46291 Job Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base, California Job Schedule: 5/8 Monday-Friday

Job Description: L3Harris Technologies currently has an opening for an Orbital Analyst at Vandenberg SFB, CA. The Analyst will be a member of a dynamic team supporting cutting edge systems for the space industry and will support satellite space situational awareness (SSA) activities, primarily as an Orbital/Operations Analyst as part of National Security program at the 18th Space Defense Squadron. The Analyst will operate orbit determination and satellite characterization systems utilizing data from a variety of phenomenology’s (radar, passive RF, optical). In additional, it requires knowledge of analytical prediction and use of analytical tools, such as Freeflyer, STK, and MATLAB to calculate orbit trajectories, maneuvers, and to establish design reference missions. We have a long history of innovative and exceptional performance; we have earned our place as a trusted provider to our customers. In this position, you will bring your orbital analyst background to a system engineering role where you can make a broad impact to programs and projects that are critical to our customers.

Preferred Additional Skills: • 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.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $92,500 - $171,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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