Principal Orbit Analyst Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Orbit Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing expert technical guidance on orbit determination, managing projects, and collaborating closely with customers and engineering teams. You'll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of ephemeris products, designing complex maneuvers, and supporting critical enterprise projects. If you're passionate about space systems and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national security and defense initiatives while working with cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Scholar Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience with a focus on orbit determination.
• Experience with technical presentations and customer interactions.
• Ability to analyze data and provide solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject-matter expert on orbit determination topics.
• Design vehicle maneuvers and monitor orbital parameters.
• Provide technical inputs and decision recommendations.

Skills

Engineering Experience

Data Analysis

Project Management

Technical Communication

Orbit Determination

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

Matlab

Satellite Tool Kit (STK)

UNIX/Linux

Python

Perl

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-04-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA146: 8320 Alban S100, Springfield 8320 Alban Road Suite 100, Springfield, VA, 22150 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

TS/SCI with CI Poly - Current

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Orbit Analyst (OA) Systems Engineer to perform in a high tempo, dynamic small team environment. The team is closely integrated with customers and contractors. The OA monitors, analyzes and maintain all ephemeris systems to ensure that ephemeris products are available and accurate in support of operational planning cycles. Location: Near Springfield, Virginia

What You Will Do

• Serve as a technical subject-matter expert on orbit determination topics and capabilities and perform project management/project leadership tasks collaborating with both the customer and other engineering teams.
• Develop processes, procedures and Concepts of Operations (CONOPs); coordinate, train, evaluate and analyze execution plans, supporting technical information, operating instructions and documents.
• Regularly provide technical inputs, analysis, briefs, training and decision recommendations to keep customer and contractor leadership apprised of activities, deliverables, problems and opportunities.
• Monitor and maintain vehicle orbital parameters.
• Design complex vehicle maneuvers.
• Provide Initialization and Finalization support to enterprise projects as well as to other programs as directed by the customer.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of prior engineering or equivalent experience.
• Program mission operations experience.
• Experience analyzing and evaluating data and events to recommend courses of action.
• Experience working in a dynamic environment where frequent and direct interaction and collaboration with customers and other engineering groups is frequent.
• Experience understanding and applying orbital elements to provide technical solutions to a variety of technical problems.
• Experience developing, tailoring and delivering technical presentations for engineering, operations, customer and contractor teams.
• Experience communicating verbally and in writing with senior leadership customers and contractor teams on complex issues.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Tool Suite.
• An active and transferable TS/SCI CI Poly U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience using Matlab, Satellite Tool Kit (STK), UNIX/Linux platform.
• Experience using Perl, Python or other scripting languages.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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