Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer - Flight Safety Test Coordinator

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Springfield (VA); Presencial; USD 107.000 - 198.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer - Flight Safety Test Coordinator in Springfield, VA, to support orbital analysis, space test integration, and mission planning for a national security program.

The role requires expertise in orbital mechanics, COLA, satellite operations, and flight safety tool usage; TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly is required. Salary range is disclosed, with benefits and federal-style growth opportunities.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Optics or related field.
• Graduate degree with minimum 4 years related experience or 10 years experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 6 years in orbital mechanics, including collision avoidance and satellite operations.
• 3+ years in systems engineering processes and vulnerability/orbit analysis.
• 5+ years’ experience with government customers.
• Project management experience leading a team.
• Experience using flight safety tools.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly required.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct orbital analysis to support space situational awareness, anomaly resolution, and mission planning.
• Evaluate automated analysis tools and vet tool outputs for accuracy and readiness.
• Develop and maintain operational checklists for repeatable mission execution and readiness.
• Apply scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB) to streamline analysis workflows and planning.
• Assess vulnerabilities in spacecraft components, especially optical payloads, and address risks.
• Plan and execute space-related test events with stakeholders and senior decision-makers.
• Provide technical assessments on mission design, testing, and post-test analysis.
• Coordinate with multiple government entities to ensure integrated planning and shared awareness.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and technologies.

Conocimientos

Orbital mechanics

Collision avoidance

Satellite operations

Systems engineering processes

Government customers

Project management

Flight safety tools

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Optics or related field

Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience

Herramientas

Flight safety tools

Descripción del empleo

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: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer - Flight Safety Test Coordinator
Job Code: 45885
Job Location: Springfield, Virginia
Job Schedule: 5/8 Mon - Friday

Job Description

L3Harris Technologies has an opening for a Flight Test Coordinator for an important National Security program. We are seeking a highly motivated and mission-focused individual to support orbital analysis and space test integration efforts within a dynamic operational environment. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and collaborative coordination to contribute to both real-time operations and long-term planning across the national security space enterprise. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the ideal candidate will support the planning, execution, and assessment of space-based mission activities, with a focus on orbital behavior analysis, tool validation, and test event support. A strong foundation in space systems, analytical tools, and mission operations is critical to success in this position. This role requires strong space domain awareness background, a deep understanding of Orbital Mechanics, Collision Avoidance (COLA), satellite operations, and the ability to operate in a dynamic, high-tempo environments.

Essential Functions

• Conduct orbital analysis to support space situational awareness, anomaly resolution, and mission planning, leveraging both real-time and predictive modeling techniques.
• Utilize and evaluate automated analysis tools; conduct thorough testing and vetting of tool outputs to ensure accuracy, reliability, and operational readiness.
• Develop and maintain operational checklists to support repeatable, reliable mission execution and improve team readiness and consistency.
• Apply scripting capabilities (e.g., Python, MATLAB) to streamline analysis workflows, automate tasks, and enhance mission planning processes.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of spacecraft and vehicle components, including the ability to assess potential vulnerabilities – particularly in systems with optical payloads (e.g., concerns may include stray light contamination, jitter, resolution limitations, or target obscuration from space environmental factors).
• Support and lead efforts to plan and execute space-related test events at the enterprise level, working with a range of stakeholders and senior decision-makers.
• Provide technical assessments and feedback on space mission design, operational testing, and post-test analysis activities.
• Coordinate across multiple government to ensure integrated planning, effective execution, and shared situational awareness in space operations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience; Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Degree in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Optics or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in orbital mechanics, including collision avoidance, and or satellite operations.
• 3+ years’ experience with systems engineering processes, including vulnerability and/or orbit analysis.
• 5+ years’ experience with government customers.
• Relevant project management experience leading a team.
• Relevant experience using flight safety tools.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly required.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Strong networking and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with a diverse range of operators, planners, and senior-level stakeholders.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia - Greater Washington, D.C. Area is $106,500 - $197,500.00. 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.

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