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L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title: Specialist, Orbital Analyst

Job Code: 16104

Job 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 analysisSupport programs by creating models, simulations, and analysis tools to support national security space analysis activitiesThe candidate will work with software development teams to implement and validate models, ultimately resulting in user capabilitiesDevelop new algorithms and processes, enhance current tool capabilities, and perform analysesInteraction 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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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