Lead Space Operations Systems Engineer & Curriculum Instructor

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Space Operations Curriculum Developer / Instructor to design, develop, coordinate, and deliver training for mission-critical national security space operations in Palm Bay, Florida.

The role focuses on maintaining curriculum, lesson materials, assessments, and scenario-based training, while providing instructor-led sessions and supporting qualification activities to ensure readiness and accuracy in mission monitoring, reporting, and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience; graduate degree preferred.
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with SAP eligibility.
• Minimum 3 years applying ISD methodologies (ADDIE or DoD/USSF) to training programs.
• Minimum 3 years in space operations, LEOPS, satellite command and control, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain space operations training curricula aligned with mission requirements and customer standards.
• Design ISD-based classroom, blended, and hands-on training solutions.
• Plan and deliver formal and informal instruction in multiple environments.
• Facilitate qualification, continuation, and upgrade training for operators and staff.
• Collaborate with government and contractor personnel to update courseware with evolving requirements.
• Provide hands-on system instruction and performance-based training as needed.
• Assess training effectiveness and implement curriculum improvements.
• Travel up to 10% for training delivery and related activities.

Skills

ISD methodologies

Space operations experience

Courseware development

Instructor delivery

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Graduate Degree

13 years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Courseware development tools

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Space Operations Curriculum Developer / Instructor to design, develop, coordinate, and deliver training for mission-critical national security space operations in Palm Bay, Florida.

The role focuses on maintaining curriculum, lesson materials, assessments, and scenario-based training, while providing instructor-led sessions and supporting qualification activities to ensure readiness and accuracy in mission monitoring, reporting, and decision-making.