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Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer (Astrodynamics Software)

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 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: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer - Astrodynamics Software (Active TS/SCI Clearance Required)

Job Code: 22787

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Job Schedule: 9/80

 

Job Description:

As a Systems Engineer, you will contribute to a Systems Engineering team in design, development, implementation, testing and training of/for battle management systems for our warfighters. This position supports the Space & Airborne Systems (SAS) division, a great team of talented professionals with world class technical expertise who take a collaborative approach to engineering and enjoy working together. 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:

  • Lead technical planning, design & generation of test data, system integration to support performance characterization activities.
  • Possess Space Domain Awareness Mission Knowledge.
  • Perform extensive data analysis of space domain missions through modeling and simulation activities.
  • Experience with space tracking algorithms-kalman and batch filtering, IOD/OD, ephemeris propagation, correlation.
  • Experience with sensor tasking of EO sensors.
  • Ability to execute system performance assessments and develop measures to support assessments.
  • Experience with processing of satellite imagery of space objects.
  • Experience or training in AGI Systems Toolkit.
  • Obtain Polygraph clearance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Experience working with software development teams and associated Agile development processes.
  • Experience with Astrodynamics Software applications.
  • Experience in supporting modeling, simulation, and analysis of software systems.

  • Experience leading technical teams.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • B.S. degree Software, Aerospace, Space Systems or other Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related discipline
  • Experience in supporting modeling, simulation, and analysis of national security space related
  • Experience in national security space operations.
  • Effective organization level communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Software experience in: STK/Astrogator/ODTK, Astrodynamics Standards, SOAP.
  • Prior software development experience with Python or Java problems desired.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the state of Colorado is $90,500 - $168,500. 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 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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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