Title:  Lead, Systems Engineer - Satellite Systems Operator (Active TS/SCI Required)

Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineer – Satellite Systems Operator (Active TS/SCI Required)

Job Code: 21118

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL (100% Onsite)

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies currently has an opening for a Lead Systems Engineer to support Satellite Systems Operations at the L3Harris Satellite Operations Center (SOC). The Lead Systems Engineer will oversee a dynamic team supporting cutting-edge space systems and will be responsible for satellite and ground system command and control activities.

This role involves executing satellite command and control operations, including real-time satellite commanding and telemetry analysis. Additional responsibilities include training personnel, conducting all activities related to satellite operations, and supporting anomaly resolution.

 Essential Functions:

• Conduct real-time satellite operations that include commanding and telemetry analysis and anomaly actions, as required.
• Support satellite constellation mission planning activities.
• Perform satellite telemetry, tracking, and commanding activities on satellite constellation.
• Perform launch and early orbit checkout and 24/7 real-time satellite operations.
• Assist in developing checklists and procedures for satellite and ground system operations.
• Operations support includes attending Daily Operations Stand-up meetings, shift changeover meetings, inputs to monthly in-progress reviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Objective thinker, problem solver with ability to execute challenging tasks to completion.
• Experience in planning, organizing, and directing teams.
• Strong Oral and Written communication skills and ability to work in a dynamic work environment.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB) and their declarative query languages, enabling effective data management and retrieval for applications.
• Proven leader in Space Operations.
• Experience as a Satellite Vehicle Operator or Engineer, to include telemetry, tracking and commanding (TT&C), and spacecraft and ground system procedures development.

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