Specialist, Systems Engineer – Spacecraft Operator

L3Harris Technologies

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

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in spacecraft operations, including Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) activities, anomaly resolution, and operational planning. Proficient in delivering technical briefings and collaborating with geographically distributed teams to support mission-critical national security space operations.

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Spacecraft Operations SupportTelemetry AnalysisOperational Planning DevelopmentAnomaly Investigation and ResolutionTechnical Briefing Preparation

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Hard Skills

Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C)Spacecraft CommandingOperational Data AnalysisOperational Product DevelopmentAnomaly InvestigationOperational Test Plan ExecutionSpacecraft Health MonitoringCommand Preparation and ValidationMission Briefing DeliverySmall Satellite Operations

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

LEO Satellite OperationsInfrared PayloadOperational Command-and-ControlGeographically Distributed OperationsGovernment Customer Interaction

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 for data transfers, operational guidance, mission briefings, customer coordination, and operational product development and testing
Assess spacecraft and ground-system information independently and provide technically sound operational recommendations
Coordinate activities among geographically separate operations teams, engineering organizations, and the customer
Monitor spacecraft health and status and perform spacecraft commanding
Conduct telemetry analysis to identify trends, off-nominal conditions, and anomalies
Develop and execute operational plans, procedures, timelines, test plans, readiness activities, and verification events
Identify, troubleshoot, investigate, and support resolution of spacecraft, payload, ground-system, and mission anomalies
Develop, validate, maintain, integrate, verify, and test operational products
Prepare and deliver technical and operational briefings to leadership, operators, engineers, and customers
Provide remote support to the primary mission operations location

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience supporting spacecraft or satellite operations, preferably in an operational command-and-control or satellite operations center environment
Experience performing Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) activities, including spacecraft commanding and monitoring spacecraft health and status
Experience conducting telemetry 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 spacecraft operational plans, procedures, timelines, and mission activities
Experience identifying, troubleshooting, and supporting 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
Experience supporting operational data transfers between geographically separated sites
Ability to develop, validate, and maintain operational products, procedures, checklists, plans, briefings, and technical documentation
Experience supporting product development, integration, verification, and testing before operational implementation
Ability to prepare and deliver technical and operational briefings
Ability to operate effectively with a geographically distributed operations team and provide remote support
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and minimum 2 years of prior related experience, or minimum 8 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree
2+ years’ experience developing and executing operational test plans, test procedures, readiness activities, and verification events
2+ years’ experience operating in a SOC or relevant operational environment executing space operations
Active Secret Clearance required
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities