Specialist, Systems Engineering (Space Operations Astrodynamics)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
14 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$80,500.0 - $149,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, Spanish

Tech stack

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Systems Engineering Decision Support Systems Microsoft Office Microsoft PowerPoint Orbital Mechanics SC Clearance

Job description

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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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: Specialist, Systems Engineering (Space Operations Astrodynamics) Job Code: 42695 Job Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Job Schedule: 5/8 Monday-Friday

L3Harris Technologies has an opening for Astrodynamics Engineer for an important national Security Program.

The successful candidate will support a high performing team of Government and Contractor professionals to monitor, analyze, assess, and deliver - mission status, courses of action, anomaly investigation, and decision support information to senior decision makers in support of the Space Warfighting Mission. The candidate will be pivotal in supporting the implementation of national policies and generation of technical assessments to support policy decisions. The successful candidate will have experience with space operations, COA and TTP execution, and the Space Warfighting mission. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated the ability to operate in a dynamic and high energy environment with constantly changing tasking and priorities. This position supports the Space Superiority Business within the Space Systems sector.

Essential Functions:

  • Work full time onsite at job location
  • Maintain awareness of threats to space operations and high-interest events
  • Operate and perform analysis in STK and other commercial and government-developed tools
  • Generate, share, present briefings and products for senior leadership and enterprise awareness
  • Support onboarding of new and enhanced tools
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
  • Create, coordinate, and release operational messages

Qualifications:

  • 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 8 years of prior related experience.
  • Active Top Secret SCI clearance with CI Poly required

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Familiarity with basic orbital mechanics
  • Familiarity with DoD/NRO spacecraft and missions
  • Experience using astrodynamics tools such as STK, GMAT, and ODTK is a plus
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

  • Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado is $80,500 to $149,500.00. 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.

The application window for this position will close on 11/21/2026

LI-ZB1

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.

Requirements

  • 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 8 years of prior related experience.
  • Active Top Secret SCI clearance with CI Poly required

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Familiarity with basic orbital mechanics
  • Familiarity with DoD/NRO spacecraft and missions
  • Experience using astrodynamics tools such as STK, GMAT, and ODTK is a plus
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

  • Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Benefits & conditions

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado is $80,500 to $149,500.00. 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.

About the company

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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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.

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