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Specialist, Orbital Analyst - Level 3

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: September 30, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: Specialist, Orbital Analyst Job Code: 16104Job Location: Dahlgren, VA (On-site) -Job Description: L3Harris Technologies currently has an opening for an Orbital Analyst in Dahlgren, VA supporting a program. The Analyst will be 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. The Analyst will operate orbit determination and satellite characterization systems utilizing data from a variety of phenomenology's (radar, passive RF, optical). -Analytical prediction requires 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 systems engineering 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
  • The candidate will work 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.
  • Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. -Qualifications:
  • Active Top Secret Clearance w/ SCI Poly 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. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
  • Knowledge of ephemeris and orbit determination.
  • Experience with Spacecraft Operations/Orbit Analysis. -
  • Knowledge of ephemeris and orbit determination.
  • Willingness to perform 24/7 crew operations on rotating schedule.
  • Willingness to successfully complete and pass CI poly.Preferred Additional Skills: -
  • Software: STK/Astrogator, Astrodynamics Standards, SOAP, Pro Engineer.
  • Experience with Astrodynamic 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.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Keywords: L3Harris Technologies, Colorado Springs , Specialist, Orbital Analyst - Level 3, Professions , Colorado Springs, Colorado

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