Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineering (Orbital Analyst)

L3Harris Technologies currently has an opening for an Orbital Analyst at Schriever SFB, CO. 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 orbital analyst background to a system engineering role where you can make a broad impact on programs and projects that are critical to our customers.

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.