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# Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer - Flight Safety Test Coordin

- **Company:** L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $106,500.0 - $197,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Systems Engineering, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Computer Networking Systems, Orbital Mechanics, Integration Tests
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9233320/senior-specialist-systems-engineer-flight-safety-test-coordin

## About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and mission-focused individual to support orbital analysis and space test integration efforts within a dynamic operational environment. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and collaborative coordination to contribute to both real-time operations and long-term planning across the national security space enterprise.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the ideal candidate will support the planning, execution, and assessment of space-based mission activities, with a focus on orbital behavior analysis, tool validation, and test event support. A strong foundation in space systems, analytical tools, and mission operations is critical to success in this position.
This role requires strong space domain awareness background, a deep understanding of Orbital Mechanics, Collision Avoidance (COLA), satellite operations, and the ability to operate in a dynamic, high-tempo environments., * 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.

 * Degree in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Optics or related field.
 * Minimum of 6 years' experience in orbital mechanics, including collision avoidance, and or satellite operations.
 * 3+ years' experience with systems engineering processes, including vulnerability and/or orbit analysis.
 * 5+ years' experience with government customers.
 * Relevant project management experience leading a team.
 * Relevant experience using flight safety tools.
 * Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

 * Strong networking and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with a diverse range of operators, planners, and senior-level stakeholders.

## Description

L3Harris Technologies has an opening for a Flight Test Coordinator for an important National Security program., * Conduct orbital analysis to support space situational awareness, anomaly resolution, and mission planning, leveraging both real-time and predictive modeling techniques.

 * Utilize and evaluate automated analysis tools; conduct thorough testing and vetting of tool outputs to ensure accuracy, reliability, and operational readiness.
 * Develop and maintain operational checklists to support repeatable, reliable mission execution and improve team readiness and consistency.
 * Apply scripting capabilities (e.g., Python, MATLAB) to streamline analysis workflows, automate tasks, and enhance mission planning processes.
 * Demonstrate a strong understanding of spacecraft and vehicle components, including the ability to assess potential vulnerabilities - particularly in systems with optical payloads (e.g., concerns may include stray light contamination, jitter, resolution limitations, or target obscuration from space environmental factors).
 * Support and lead efforts to plan and execute space-related test events at the enterprise level, working with a range of stakeholders and senior decision-makers.
 * Provide technical assessments and feedback on space mission design, operational testing, and post-test analysis activities.
 * Coordinate across multiple government to ensure integrated planning, effective execution, and shared situational awareness in space operations.
 * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and emerging technologies.