Specialist, Systems Engineering (Battlespace Awareness Operator)

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Job Title: Specialist, Systems Engineering (Battlespace Awareness Operator) Job Code: 41117 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 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 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. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado is $80,500 to $149,500.00. 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. 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, and company-paid holidays. 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