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L3Harris Technologies · 2 days ago

Senior Associate Systems Engineer

Springfield, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $168K/yr

2+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. The successful candidate will support a critical National Security Program as a Watch Officer, facilitating unity of effort and enhancing space domain awareness while providing integrated assessment and tracking of ongoing operations.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Draft and disseminate Situation Reports (SITREPs) that provide a concise and accurate summary of current operations, mission progress, and significant events to internal/external stakeholders

Continuously track mission activities and operational developments using advanced monitoring tools. Summarize and relay updates to government customers in real-time, ensuring that decision-makers have access to the most relevant and accurate information to guide mission-critical decisions

Provide support to internal/external exercises and rehearsal of concepts drills

Update to current operations tools to provide most up to date current operations picture

Develop and utilize model and simulation tools to analyze satellite operations and predict system behavior under various scenarios

Provide critical assistance during satellite launch and early orbit operations by contributing technical expertise, operational insights, and real-time support, as required

Actively participate in daily operations stand-up meetings to provide updates on ongoing activities, highlight key operational priorities, and address any challenges or risks impacting mission success

Provide detailed inputs for monthly in-progress reviews (IPRs), summarizing operational achievements, challenges, and areas requiring attention

Support onboarding of new and enhanced tools

Qualification

Active TS/SCI clearanceSITREP preparationSpace operations knowledgeOperational briefingsModelingSimulation toolsOrbital mechanics analysisMicrosoft Office proficiencyPython programmingPERL programmingCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience

Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly clearance required

At least one year of demonstrated experience in preparing and disseminating SITREP products

At least one year of proven experience delivering daily stand-up operational briefings to senior stakeholders and mission partners

Preferred

Experience supporting or working as part of operations teams, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate in dynamic, high-pressure environments to achieve mission objectives

Possess knowledge of, or experience with, space operations, including managing and monitoring satellite systems, performing telemetry analysis, and conducting mission-critical activities such as orbital adjustments, payload operations, and anomaly resolution

Experience working with orbital state data and utilizing associated tools such as Systems Tool Kit (STK), MATLAB, FreeFlyer, or similar software. Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting orbital mechanics, satellite trajectories, and mission planning data to support operational and strategic objectives

Experience with software languages for scripting, modeling, simulations, and data transfers, including Python, PERL, or similar programming tools

Experience with Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint