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Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (Orbital Analyst)

Dahlgren, VA • On-site

L3HHCM20
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$106K - $197K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (Orbital Analyst) 
Job Code: 41135
Job Location: Dahlgren, Virginia
Job Schedule: 5/8 Monday - Friday


Job Description:
L3Harris Technologies currently has an opening for an Orbital Analyst at Dahlgren, VA. 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 Dahlgren, VA. 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.
 

Essential Functions:  
  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.


Qualifications:  
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.
Experience with Spacecraft Operations/Orbit Analysis 
Knowledge of ephemeris and orbit determination.


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.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia - Greater Washington, DC area is $106,500 - $197,500. 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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