Space Ops Watch Officer & Systems Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Springfield (VA); 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 is seeking a Watch Officer to support a critical National Security Program in Springfield, VA. The role focuses on 24/7 operations, SITREPs, and real-time briefings to government leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a TS/SCI with poly, at least 4 years of related experience, and familiarity with satellite operations tools such as STK, MATLAB, and Python. Shift work is required, with advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of related experience; Graduate Degree or equivalent with 2 years prior related experience; In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly clearance required.
• At least one year of demonstrated experience in preparing and disseminating SITREP products.
• At least one year of proven experience delivering daily stand-up operational briefings to senior stakeholders and mission partners.

Responsibilities

• Draft and disseminate SITREPs for stakeholders.
• Continuously track mission activities using advanced monitoring tools and brief government customers in real-time.
• Support internal/external exercises and drills.
• Update current operations tools to provide the up-to-date picture.
• Develop and utilize model and simulation tools to analyze satellite operations.
• Provide critical assistance during satellite launch and early orbit operations.
• Participate in daily operations stand-up meetings with updates on priorities and risks.
• Provide inputs for monthly IPRs detailing achievements and challenges.
• Support onboarding of new and enhanced tools.

Skills

SITREP preparation

Briefings to senior stakeholders

Operational tracking

Stakeholder coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree or equivalent

Tools

STK

MATLAB

FreeFlyer

Python

PERL

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Watch Officer to support a critical National Security Program in Springfield, VA. The role focuses on 24/7 operations, SITREPs, and real-time briefings to government leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a TS/SCI with poly, at least 4 years of related experience, and familiarity with satellite operations tools such as STK, MATLAB, and Python. Shift work is required, with advancement opportunities.