Associate, Systems Engineering (Battlespace Awareness Operator)

Job Title:  Associate, Systems Engineering – Battlespace Awareness Operator

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 5/8

Job Description:  

L3Harris Technologies has an opening for a Battlespace Awareness Operator to support a critical national security program within the Space Systems Sector of the Space Superiority and Imaging Division under the Space and Airborne Systems Segment.  The successful candidate 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.  This role plays a vital part in safeguarding the health and safety of multiple ground and space assets, as well as the infrastructure nodes that enable mission execution.

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.  Daily responsibilities include executing Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), maintain battlespace awareness, and ensuring operational continuity under dynamic and high-tempo conditions.  Success in this role requires demonstrated experience in space operations, strong situational, and the ability to adapt quickly to shifting tasking and operational priorities.  The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, exhibit sound judgment under pressure, and be fully committed to supporting the mission needs of U.S. space superiority.

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:

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  To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

  
  

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of celestial mechanics (Orbital Mechanics) in Space Operations.


• Practical experience with astrodynamics tools such as STK, GMAT, and/or ODTK.


• 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.