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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: Senior Specialist, Orbital Analyst / Operations Analyst

Job Code: 14551

Job Location: Schriever SFB, CO (100% On-Site)

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies currently has an opening for an Orbital/ Operations Analyst at Schriever SFB, CO. The successful candidate 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 at Schriever SFB. 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.Collaborate 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.Interact with customers and provide input to project managers on programmatic and technical deliverables under guidance of senior technical personnel.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.Knowledge of ephemeris and orbit determination.Experience with Spacecraft Operations/Orbit Analysis.Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience in the following softwares: STK/Astrogator, Astrodynamics Standards, SOAP, Pro Engineer, STK Level 2.Experience with Astrodynamics 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.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado is $89,000 - $165,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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