Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (Battlespace Awareness Operator)

Harris Geospatial Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 93,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health and disability insurance

401(k) match

flexible spending accounts

EAP

education assistance

parental leave

paid time off

company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking a Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (Battlespace Awareness Operator) to monitor space domain operations and deliver real-time mission status updates.

The role focuses on anomaly investigations, COA development, and briefing senior leaders, with a TS/SCI clearance requirement and experience in STK, GMAT, and ODTK. Join a fast-paced team supporting national security missions.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of related experience; graduate degree with 4+ years can substitute; or 10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in Space Operations is required.
• Proficiency with STK, GMAT, and/or ODTK is preferred; active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Monitor space domain operations and assess mission status.
• Deliver real-time mission status updates and anomaly investigations.
• Provide senior leaders with actionable COA recommendations.
• Log daily shift activities and operational anomalies per program procedures.
• Prepare mission briefings and analytical products for leadership.
• Support integration of new tools and capabilities within the mission environment.
• Perform additional duties as mission requirements evolve.

Skills

Space Operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

10+ years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

STK

GMAT

ODTK

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: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (Battlespace Awareness Operator)

Job Code: 42479

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO. Job Schedule: 5/8 regular Monday - Friday

Job Description:

The Battlespace Awareness Operator will serve as a key member of a high-performing team of Government and Contractor professionals tasked with monitoring, analyzing, and assessing space domain operations in support of the Space Warfighting Mission.

The candidate will be responsible for delivering real-time mission status updates, conducting anomaly investigations, and providing senior decision-makers with actionable decision support and course of action (COA) recommendations.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain situational awareness of space domain threats and monitor high-interests events affecting mission assets or operations.
• Operate analytical tools including Systems Tool Kit (STK), as well as other commercial and government-developed software, to support mission analysis and response planning.
• Directly contribute to the development and execution of Courses of Action (COAs) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) in support of mission decisions.
• Accurately log daily shift activities, significant events, and operational anomalies in accordance with program procedures.
• Prepare and deliver mission briefings and analytical products to senior leaderships and enterprise stakeholders to support situational awareness and operational decision-making.
• Assist in the integration and operationalization of new tools, capabilities, or system enhancements within the mission environment.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of evolving mission requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in Space Operations.
• Experience with astrodynamics tools such as STK, GMAT, and/or ODTK.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a Counterintelligence Polygraph.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Familiarity with Orbital Mechanics and DoD/NRO spacecraft and missions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs, MS word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

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
• company-paid holidays

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado is $92,500 to $171,500.00. 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. 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 11/21/2026

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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