Senior Associate, Systems Engineer – Spacecraft Operator

L3Harris Technologies

. Support mission-critical national security space operations within the Spectral Solutions Enterprise .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timePalm Bay • Florida • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in spacecraft operations, including Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) activities, and the ability to provide real-time operational guidance. Proficient in developing operational plans, procedures, and technical documentation while effectively coordinating with geographically distributed teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Spacecraft Operations SupportTelemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C)Operational Data AnalysisTechnical Briefing PreparationAnomaly Resolution

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Telemetry AnalysisSpacecraft CommandingOperational PlanningAnomaly InvestigationData Transfer CoordinationMission Operations SupportProcedure DevelopmentPerformance Trend AnalysisCommand Preparation and ValidationReal-Time Operational Guidance

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Interim Secret ClearanceActive Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

LEO Satellite OperationsInfrared PayloadOperational Command-and-ControlSpacecraft Health MonitoringCross-Functional Team Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support mission-critical national security space operations within the Spectral Solutions Enterprise
Support day-to-day operations of a LEO satellite with an infrared payload
Coordinate with the primary operations team at the Palm Bay operations facility
Serve as a remote operational interface supporting data transfers, operational guidance, mission briefings, customer coordination, and development and testing of operational products
Independently assess spacecraft and ground-system information
Provide technically sound operational recommendations
Coordinate activities between geographically separate operations teams, engineering organizations, and the customer
Perform spacecraft telemetry, tracking, and command operations
Analyze telemetry to identify performance trends, off-nominal conditions, and potential anomalies
Prepare, validate, execute, and verify spacecraft commands
Develop and support operational plans, procedures, timelines, and mission activities
Identify, troubleshoot, and support resolution of spacecraft, payload, ground-system, or mission anomalies
Interpret operational data and provide real-time or near-real-time technical and operational guidance
Coordinate operational data transfers and mission products between geographically separated sites
Develop, validate, and maintain procedures, checklists, plans, briefings, and technical documentation
Support product development, integration, verification, and testing before operational implementation
Prepare and deliver technical and operational briefings to leadership, operators, engineers, and customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience
Eligibility to obtain interim Secret clearance
Experience supporting spacecraft or satellite operations, preferably within an operational command-and-control or satellite operations center (SOC) environment
Experience performing Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) activities, including spacecraft commanding and monitoring spacecraft health and status
Experience conducting telemetry (TLM) analysis to identify spacecraft performance trends, off-nominal conditions, and potential anomalies
Experience supporting spacecraft commanding, including command preparation, validation, execution support, and post-command verification
Experience supporting LEO spacecraft operations; small satellite experience highly desirable
Experience developing and supporting day-to-day spacecraft operational plans, procedures, timelines, and mission activities
Demonstrated experience identifying, troubleshooting, and supporting the resolution of spacecraft, payload, ground-system, or mission anomalies
Ability to interpret operational data and provide real-time or near-real-time technical and operational guidance to spacecraft operators
Experience supporting operational data transfers and coordinating mission data and operational products between geographically separated sites
Ability to develop, validate, and maintain operational products, including procedures, checklists, plans, briefings, and technical documentation
Experience supporting product development, integration, verification, and test activities prior to operational implementation
Ability to prepare and deliver technical and operational briefings to program leadership, mission operators, engineering teams, and customers
Ability to operate effectively with a geographically distributed operations team and provide remote support to the primary mission operations location
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex spacecraft and mission information into actionable operational guidance
Preferred: Previous experience supporting similar on-orbit Infrared satellite missions
Preferred: Experience working directly with government customers and cross-functional engineering, operations, and program teams
Preferred: Experience developing professional presentations using Microsoft Office applications
Preferred: Experience conducting anomaly investigations, root-cause analysis, and developing operational workarounds or corrective actions
Preferred: Active Secret clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

9/80 work schedule (Every Other Friday Off)
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities