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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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.

Job Title: DoD SkillBridge, Systems Engineer – Orbital Analyst (TS/SCI)

Job Code: 22372

Job Location:  Vandenberg SFB, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80

L3Harris’ DoD SkillBridge 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 SkillBridge intership to help them ready themselves 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 out 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 OPPORTUNITIES 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 Description:

As an Orbital Analyst and a member of the Mega-Constellation Analysis team (MECA), you will be part of a dynamic team supporting cutting-edge systems for the space industry. This role primarily involves supporting satellite space situational awareness (SSA) activities as part of a National Security program at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. You will operate orbit determination and satellite characterization systems using data from various phenomenologies (radar, passive RF, optical). Additionally, you will utilize analytical tools such as Freeflyer, STK, and MATLAB to calculate orbit trajectories, maneuvers, and establish design reference missions.

We have a long history of innovative and exceptional performance, earning our place as a trusted provider to our customers. In this position, you will leverage your orbital analyst background in a system engineering role, making a broad impact on programs and projects critical to our customers. Your expertise will help us continue to deliver exceptional performance and maintain our reputation as a trusted provider.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for algorithm development, quantitative analysis, orbit determination, decision analysis, capability analysis, system engineering requirements analysis and trade studies, analysis 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 programmatics and technical deliverables under guidance of senior technical personnel.
• May act as a technical lead for limited aspects of a project.
• Willingness to perform 24/7 crew operations on rotating schedule.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 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 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.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $0 - $0 as this is an unpaid internship in conjunction with the DoD SkillBridge program. 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 relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, 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 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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