Specialist, Systems Engineer - Spacecraft Operator

L3Harris•Palm Bay, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Spacecraft Operator to support mission critical national security space operations within the Spectral Solutions Enterprise. The selected candidate will support day-to-day operations of a LEO satellite with an infrared (IR) payload, working in coordination with the primary operations team located at our Palm Bay operations facility. The role requires hands-on experience with spacecraft Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) operations, telemetry analysis, spacecraft commanding, operational planning, and anomaly identification and resolution. The individual will serve as a remote operational interface supporting data transfers, operational guidance, mission briefings, customer coordination, and the development and testing of operational products. The position requires an individual capable of independently assessing spacecraft and ground-system information, providing technically sound operational recommendations, and coordinating activities between geographically separate operations teams, engineering organizations, and the customer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
2+ years’ experience developing and executing operational test plans, test procedures, readiness activities, and verification events.
2+ years’ experience operating in a SOC or relevant operational environment executing space operations.
Active Secret Clearance required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supporting similar on-orbit Infrared satellite missions.
Experience working directly with government customers and cross-functional engineering, operations, and program teams.
Experience developing professional presentations using Microsoft Office applications, effectively communicating past performance, current operational status, and future mission activities and objectives.
Experience conducting anomaly investigations, root-cause analysis, and development of operational workarounds or corrective actions.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day operations of a LEO satellite with an infrared (IR) payload.
Perform hands-on experience with spacecraft Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) operations.
Conduct telemetry analysis.
Perform spacecraft commanding.
Engage in operational planning.
Identify and resolve anomalies.
Serve as a remote operational interface supporting data transfers.
Provide operational guidance.
Participate in mission briefings.
Coordinate with customers.
Develop and test operational products.
Independently assess spacecraft and ground-system information.
Provide technically sound operational recommendations.
Coordinate activities between geographically separate operations teams, engineering organizations, and the customer.
Support spacecraft or satellite operations, preferably within an operational command-and-control or satellite operations center (SOC) environment.
Perform Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) activities, including spacecraft commanding and monitoring spacecraft health and status.
Conduct telemetry (TLM) analysis to identify spacecraft performance trends, off-nominal conditions, and potential anomalies.
Support spacecraft commanding, including command preparation, validation, execution support, and post-command verification.
Support LEO spacecraft operations, with small satellite experience highly desirable.
Develop and support day-to-day spacecraft operational plans, procedures, timelines, and mission activities.
Identify, troubleshoot, and support the resolution of spacecraft, payload, ground-system, or mission anomalies.
Interpret operational data and provide real-time or near-real-time technical and operational guidance to spacecraft operators.
Support operational data transfers and ensure mission data and operational products are properly coordinated between geographically separated sites.
Develop, validate, and maintain operational products, including procedures, checklists, plans briefings, and technical documentation.
Support product development, integration, verification, and test activities prior to operational implementation.
Prepare and deliver technical and operational briefings to program leadership, mission operators, engineering teams, and customers.
Operate effectively with a geographically distributed operations team and provide remote support to the primary mission operations location.
Translate complex spacecraft and mission information into actionable operational guidance.