Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Lompoc, CAVandenberg, CA
Salary: $106,500–$197,500 / yr
Posted: 20 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 27 roles within 25 mi

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L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

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The Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (ATLAS Orbital Analyst) joins the team supporting the Advanced Tracking & Launch Analysis System. In this role, you will provide subject matter expertise in satellite space situational awareness activities, specifically focusing on orbit determination and satellite characterization systems. You will support users in performing ATLAS functions, identify system issues impeding operations, and conduct root cause analysis for integrated system problems. Key responsibilities include coordinating with System Operations and Integrated Product Teams to resolve trouble tickets and providing on-call support for government decisions. Required skills include knowledge of ephemeris, orbit determination, and data from radar, passive RF, and optical phenomenologies. Preferred experience includes CAVENet, Astrodynamic Support Workstation, SPADOC, STK/Astrogator, and Astrodynamics Standards within a Space Domain Awareness mission.

Skills

Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Orbit Determination Satellite Characterization Data as a Service (DaaS) Message Broker Service STK Astrogator CAVENet SPADOC Astrodynamics Standards Radar Passive RF Optical Spacecraft Operations Orbit Analysis Ephemeris Systems Engineering Root Cause Analysis

What you'll do

Provide subject matter expertise in satellite space situational awareness and orbit determination.
Apply data from various phenomenologies like radar, passive RF, and optical systems to assist customers.
Support ATLAS users in performing specific system functions and daily operations.
Identify and resolve system issues impeding ATLAS operations in coordination with engineering teams.
Conduct root cause analysis for integrated system issues involving message brokers, DaaS, and infrastructure.
Coordinate with SysOps and Integrated Product Teams to resolve trouble tickets based on program priorities.
Provide on-call support to assess ATLAS issues and inform key government decisions.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
Minimum of 10 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
Active Secret Clearance required.
Advanced understanding of satellite space situational awareness (SSA), orbit determination, and satellite characterization systems.
Experience with CAVENet and Astrodynamic Support Workstation (ASW) (preferred).
Experience with SPADOC (preferred).
U.S. citizens.

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