Lead Systems Engineering (Atlas Orbital Analyst)

L3Harris Technologies

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Job Title

Lead, Systems Engineer (ATLAS Orbital Analyst)

Job Code

29519

Location

Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, USA

Job Description

The Orbital Analyst will support the Advanced Tracking & Launch Analysis System (ATLAS) at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Responsibilities include satellite space situational awareness (SSA) activities, orbit determination, satellite characterization, and ensuring ATLAS operational integrity. The role requires coordinating with engineering teams, troubleshooting system issues, and providing on-call support when needed.

Essential Functions

• Conduct satellite SSA activities as an orbital analyst, operating orbit determination and satellite characterization systems using radar, passive RF, optical, and other data sources.
• Support ATLAS users in performing ATLAS functions and maintain awareness of ATLAS operations and status.
• Identify system issues that impede ATLAS operations or user functions and coordinate resolution with key stakeholders.
• Perform root cause analysis for integrated system issues impacting ATLAS, applying cross-system expertise.
• Coordinate with the ATLAS System Operations (SysOps) team and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) on trouble tickets and operational issues to ensure alignment with ATLAS program priorities.
• Provide on-call (4-hour recall) support for ATLAS issues, assessing operational impact to inform key government decisions.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Benefits

Salary range : $125,000 – $232,000. L3Harris offers health and disability insurance, a 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. Benefit programs may vary with date of hire, schedule type, and collective bargaining agreements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

L3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We treat all employees and applicants with respect and dignity and maintain a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any protected group.

Security Clearance

Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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