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. T h e Ana l yst will be m e m b e r o f a d y n a m ic t e a m s u p p o rt i ng c u t t i n g e d g e s ys t e m s f o r t he s pace i n d u s t r y a n d will s u p p o r t s a t e llite s p a ce si t u a t i o nal aw a r e n e ss (S S A) a c t iv i t i e s, p r i m a r ily a s a n O r bi t a l /Op e r a t i o n s A nal y st as p a r t o f N a t i o nal S e c u r i t y p r o g r am. The A na l y s t will o p er a t e o r b i t d e t er m i n a t i o n a nd s a t e llite c h a r a c t e r iz a t i o n s y s t e m s u t iliz i n g d a t a f r o m a v a r i e t y o f p h e n o m e n o l o g y ' s (ra d a r , p a ssive R F , o p t i c al ) . A n al y t ical p r e d i c t i o n r e q ui r e s u se o f a n alyt i c a l t oo ls, s u ch a s F r ee fly e r , S T K, a n d M A TL A B t o c al c ul a t e or bit t r aj e c t o r i e s, m a n e u v er s, an d t o e s t abli s h d e si g n r e f e r e nce m i ssi o n s.
We h ave a l o n g h i s t o r y o f i n n o v a t ive a n d e x c e p t i o n al p e r f o r m a nc e ; we h ave e a r n e d o ur place as a t r u s t e d p r o v ider t o o u r c u s t o m e r s. In t h i s p o si t i o n, y o u w i ll br i ng y o u r sy s t em s e n g i n ee r i ng b a c k g r o u n d t o a sy s t e m e ng i n ee r i ng r o le w h e r e y o u ca n m ake a b r o a d i m pa c t t o p r o g r a m s a nd p r oje c t s t h a t a r e c r it i c a l t o o ur c u s t o m er s.
Essential Functions:
R e s p o n sible f o r alg o r i th m de ve l o p m e n t , q u an t it a t ive a n alys i s, o r b i t d e t er m i n a t i o n , d e cisi o n a na l ysi s , c a p abil i t y a nal y sis, s y s t e m e ng i n ee r i n g r e q ui r e m e n t s a nal y sis a n d t r a de st udies, a na l ys e s of al t e r n a t iv e s, d e sign o f e xp e r i m e n t s , a nd a r c h i t e c t u r e a nal y sis
Su p po r t p r o g r a m s by c r e a t i n g m o d e l s , s i m ul a t i o n s , a nd a nal y sis t oo l s t o s u p p o r t n a t i o n al s e cu r ity s pace a n alys i s a c t i viti e s
The c a n di d a t e will w o r k wi t h s o f t w a r e de ve l o p m e nt t e a m s t o i m pl e m e n t a n d vali d a t e m o d e l s, ult i m a t e ly r e s ult i ng in u s e r c a p abil i t i e s
Dev e l o p n e w alg o r i th m s a nd p r o c e s s e s, e n ha nce c u rr e n t t oo l c a p a b i liti e s, a n d p e r f o r m a na l ys e s
In t e r a c t i o n w i t h c u s t o m er s a n d p r o v i d e s i n p ut t o p r oje c t m a n a g er s o n p r o g r a mm a t i c an d t e c hn i c a l d e liv e r abl e s u nd e r g ui d a n ce o f s e ni o r te c h nical p e r s o n n e l.
May a c t a s a t e ch nical l e ad f o r l i m it e d a s p e c t s of a p r oje ct.
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 S p a c e c r a f t O p er a t i o ns/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:
S o f t w a r e : S T K /A s tr o g a t o r , A s tr o dy n a m i c s S t a n d a r d s , S O AP, P r o E n g in ee r.
E xp e r i e n ce w i t h Astrodynamic Support Workstation (ASW).
Experience with M A T LA B , Py t h o n, J ava, P a r al l e l Co m p u t i n g , U N I X /L i nux.
E xp e r i e n ce in s u p po r t i ng m o d e li n g, s i m ul a t i o n, an d a na l ysis o f n a t i o nal s e c u r i t y s p a ce r e la t e d p r o bl e m s d e s i r e d.
E xp e r i e n ce w o r k i ng wi t h JS O N a n d X M L fil e s o f t e n u s e d f o r d a t a e xc h a nge and API definitions.
Experience of Space Domain Awareness mission.
K n o wl e d g e o f Mi c r o s o f t Office s u i t e p r o g r a m s , MS W o r d , E xc e l, a n d P o w e r P o i nt.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
