L3Harris Technologies · 1 month ago
Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering - Joint Exercise Planner
Springfield, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
4+ years expL3Harris Technologies is a leader in defense technology, focusing on end-to-end technology solutions for national security. They are seeking a Senior Specialist in Systems Engineering to develop and execute exercises that validate operational readiness and integrate space and ground equities into joint events. The role requires expertise in exercise planning and operational integration while working closely with various mission partners and combat commands.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Demonstrated experience with Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), Joint Planning Process (JPP), or similar frameworks
Design and coordinate SDA-related scenarios in accordance with NRO priorities, Combatant Command directives, and JELC processes
Integrate space and ground mission threads (e.g., protection of highly sensitive satellites, RPO detection, custody management, launch characterization, anomaly resolution, and commercial SDA data integration)
Develop injects and storylines that simulate adversary counterspace threats and space operating environment complexities
Serve as the SDA/NRO representative during exercise planning conferences and working groups
Coordinate with Combatant Commands, and interagency partners to ensure client equities are incorporated
Align exercises with client internal training, certification events, and operational rehearsals
Participate as White Cell or Control Cell lead for SDA/NRO vignettes
Manage real-time injects, scenario pacing, and exercise adjudication during execution
Support senior leader engagement by developing tailored briefs, updates, and assessments during events
Develop measures of performance and effectiveness for Space-specific injects and objectives
Produce After Action Reports (AARs) and document lessons learned in JLLIS or NRO repositories
Provide recommendations to refine SDA doctrine, CONOPS, and TTPs based on exercise outcomes
Qualification
Required
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 Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly required
5 – 6 years of experience in space operations, intelligence operations, or military/government exercise planning
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%
Preferred
Proficiency with planning tools (e.g., JTIMS, JLLIS) and space modeling/simulation tools (STK, ODTK, or similar)
Strong MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Excellent analytical and attention to detail abilities
Company
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry.
Founded in 2019Melbourne, Florida, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2026-01-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Jamie King
Chief Technology Officer
Shane Eisenman
Chief Scientist, CTO office
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