Lead Space Systems Engineer: NSDC Ops Lead

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead, Systems Engineering for the MOSSAIC program in Colorado Springs. The role focuses on advanced technical leadership in space operations, lifecycle support of complex systems, and collaboration across hardware, software, and management teams.

The position requires a TS clearance, a strong background in space systems, and proven experience leading cross-functional engineering teams on complex programs in a defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information.

Responsibilities

• Work full time at a customer site in Colorado Springs.
• Coordinate with geographically separated operators, creating synergy between various commands and organizations.
• Certify as BSA crew member and periodically work crew shifts that may include holidays, nights, and weekends.
• Partner with members of the IC in support of the Protect and Defend mission.
• Support the development of CONOPS, procedures and the operational checkout of new systems and applications.
• Participate in customer planning, technical exchange, and coordination meetings, as well as Engineering Review Boards.
• Support the PMO with technical inputs on contract performance.
• Participate in and provide site specific information for the project readiness review cycle, develop and conduct design reviews, and provide implementation coordination with affected users.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Space systems

Orbital mechanics

Team leadership

DoD/NRO familiarity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Graduate degree

13+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

STK Certification

Astrogator

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead, Systems Engineering for the MOSSAIC program in Colorado Springs. The role focuses on advanced technical leadership in space operations, lifecycle support of complex systems, and collaboration across hardware, software, and management teams.

The position requires a TS clearance, a strong background in space systems, and proven experience leading cross-functional engineering teams on complex programs in a defense environment.