Job Title: Specialist, Orbital Analyst (Active TS/SCI Required) Job Code: 16208 Job Location : Vandenberg SFB, CA (100% Onsite) Job Description : L3Harris Technologies currently has an opening for an Orbital Analyst at Vandenberg SFB, CA. T h e Ana l yst will be a 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 a t Vandenberg S F B . 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 ) . In additional, it requires knowledge of a n al y t ical p r e d i c t i o n and 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 orbital analyst 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.
Collaborate wit 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.
Willingness to perform 24/7 crew operations on rotating schedule.
Qualifications :
Active TS/SCI Clearance required. Willingness to successfully complete and pass CI poly.
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.
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
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience with 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.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $85,500 - $158,500. 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.
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.
