(DoW SkillBridge), Sr. Associate, Systems Engineering (Orbital Analyst)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies invites eligible service members to join as an Orbital Analyst under the DoD SkillBridge program at Vandenberg SFB, CA. You will support space-domain awareness activities, perform orbit determination, and develop models with tools like STK and MATLAB.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 2+ years of related experience, and the ability to work with cross‑functional teams in a national security setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold active TS/SCI clearance and be able to obtain/maintain DoD suitability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate orbital models and analysis tools.
• Contribute to satellite SSA analyses and trajectory design.
• Collaborate with software teams to implement models.
• Lead limited technical aspects within projects.
• Interact with customers and project managers on deliverables.

Skills

Active TS/SCI Clearance

Spacecraft Operations/Orbit Analysis

Ephemeris & Orbit Determination

Security clearances and compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)

Graduate Degree preferred

6+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

STK

Astrogator

Astrodynamics Standards

SOAP

Pro/Engineer

ASW (Astrodynamics Support Workstation)

MATLAB

Python

Java

Parallel Computing

UNIX/Linux

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

L3Harris’ DoD Skill Bridge is connecting transitioning service members to career training opportunities within our organization. We will provide service members with valuable civilian work experience through industry specific training, certifications and on the job experience during their DoD Skill Bridge internship to help them prepare for their next mission.

L3Harris aims to attract and retain veteran talent and to help bridge the gap between their military service and civilian careers within our organization. L3Harris is eager to share our knowledge and experience with our service members. This internship is an opportunity for the service member to gain a full understanding of the job position outlined below.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR DOD SKILLBRIDGE JOB OPPORTUNITES YOU MUST BE AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE U.S. MILITARY WITH 180 DAYS OF SERVICE OR FEWER REMAINING PRIOR TO YOUR DATE OF SEPARATION AND HAVE AT LEAST 180 CONTINUOUS DAYS OF ACTIVE SERVICE.

Job Title: (DoW SkillBridge),Sr. Assoc, Systems Engineering (Orbital Analyst)

Job Code: 45122

Job Location: Vandenberg SFB, CA

Job Schedule: 5/8

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies currently has an opening for an Orbital Analyst at Vandenberg SFB, CA. The Analyst will be a 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). In addition, it requires knowledge of analytical prediction and use of analytical tools, such as Free flyer, 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 orbitalanalyst background to a system engineering role where you can make abroad impact on 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.
• Interaction 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.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Experience with Spacecraft Operations/Orbit Analysis.
• Knowledge of ephemeris and orbit determination.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with STK/Astrogator, Astrodynamics Standards, SOAP, Pro Engineer
• 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.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $80,500 - $149,500.

L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including:

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• par isal leave
• paid time off
• 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 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.

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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