Specialist, Systems Engineering (Orbital Analyst)

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Lompoc, CA
Salary: $92,500–$171,500 / yr
Posted: 4 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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TL;DR · Specialist, Systems Engineering (Orbital Analyst)

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The Specialist, Systems Engineering (Orbital Analyst) joins a dynamic team supporting cutting-edge systems for the space industry. This role focuses on satellite space situational awareness activities for a national security program. The analyst will operate orbit determination and satellite characterization systems using data from radar, passive RF, and optical phenomenologies. Key responsibilities include algorithm development, quantitative analysis, orbit determination, and system engineering requirements analysis. The individual will create models, simulations, and analysis tools while collaborating with software teams to implement user capabilities. Required technical skills include Freeflyer, STK, and MATLAB for calculating orbit trajectories and maneuvers. Preferred competencies include Python, Java, UNIX/Linux, and experience with JSON, XML, and Astrodynamics Support Workstation. The work involves solving complex national security space problems through modeling and simulation.

Skills

Freeflyer STK MATLAB Python Java UNIX Linux Parallel Computing JSON XML Pro Engineer Astrogator SOAP Orbit Determination Systems Engineering

What you'll do

Operate orbit determination and satellite characterization systems using radar, passive RF, and optical data.
Calculate orbit trajectories, maneuvers, and design reference missions using tools like Freeflyer, STK, and MATLAB.
Develop algorithms, models, simulations, and analysis tools to support national security space activities.
Perform system engineering requirements analysis, trade studies, and architecture analysis.
Collaborate with software development teams to implement and validate models for user capabilities.
Provide technical input to project managers and customers regarding programmatic and technical deliverables.
Act as a technical lead for specific aspects of projects as required.
Perform 24/7 crew operations on a rotating schedule when necessary.

What we're looking for

Active adjudicated Top Secret/SCI Clearance is required.
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
Minimum of 8 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
Experience with STK/Astrogator, Astrodynamics Standards, SOAP, or Pro Engineer (preferred).
Experience with Astrodynamics Support Workstation (ASW) (preferred).
Experience with MATLAB, Python, Java, Parallel Computing, or UNIX/Linux (preferred).
Security clearance.

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