Lead, Systems Engineering (NSDC Op Lead)

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

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. seeks a Lead Systems Engineer for the MOSSAIC program in Colorado Springs to provide advanced technical leadership in space operations, including tactics development, planning, and lifecycle support of complex systems.

This role requires strong collaboration with hardware, software, and management teams to ensure performance, cost, schedule, and compliance, with on-site duties at the customer site in Colorado.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 9+ years of experience, or 13 years with no degree.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI/SI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Work full time at a customer site in Colorado Springs.
• Coordinate with geographically separated operators and partners with IC.
• Lead and manage cross-functional engineering efforts across space systems.
• Support CONOPS development, procedures, and operational checkout of new systems.
• Participate in customer planning, technical exchange, and engineering reviews.
• Provide technical inputs to PMO on contract performance.
• Coordinate readiness reviews and design reviews with stakeholders.

Skills

Space systems knowledge

STK Certification

Strong communication skills

Space operations leadership

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate degree

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering (NSDC Ops Lead)

Job Code: 45363

Job Location: Schriever SFB, Colorado

Job Schedule: 5/8 Monday-Friday

Job Description

The MOSSAIC program is seeking highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a background in orbital mechanics, space systems, space operations, integration & test experience and team management. The Lead Systems Engineer provides advanced technical leadership in space operations including tactics development, planning, exercises, and lifecycle support of complex systems with an emphasis on protecting and defending space assets. This role applies space operations principles across the space enterprise including partners from the IC. The engineer works independently on complex assignments, leads cross‑functional technical efforts, and supports program execution from concept development through production and sustainment. The position requires strong collaboration with hardware, software, mechanical, test, quality, and management of teams to ensure the delivered solution meets performance, cost, schedule, and compliance requirements.

Essential Functions

• 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.

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

Preferred Additional Skills

• STK Certification and/or Astrogator knowledge.
• Familiarity with DoD/NRO spacecraft and missions.
• Prior experience supporting Joint Operations including Joint Pubs 3-14 & 5.0.
• Prior space operations lead responsibilities.
• Knowledge of SAP/STO mission areas.
• Space Domain Awareness experience.
• Prior support to Tier‑1 military exercises.
• Experience applying systems engineering processes across the product lifecycle.
• Experience working in cross‑functional engineering teams on complex technical programs.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues with limited oversight.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado is $110,500 to $205,500.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The application window for this position will close on 1/21/2027

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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