Job Title: Lead, Orbital Analyst / Operations Analyst Job Code: 18934 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 minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
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 $106,500 - $197,500. 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.
