Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist, Systems Engineering (Space Operations Astrodynamics)

Level 3 Communications, Inc$80K — $149K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with 2 years, or 8 years of relevant experience without a degree.
  • Active Top Secret SCI clearance with CI Poly required.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and assess mission status and deliver critical information to decision-makers.
  • Analyze threats to space operations and high-interest events.
  • Utilize STK and other tools for data analysis in operational contexts.
  • Develop and present briefings for senior leadership's enterprise awareness.
  • Facilitate onboarding for new operational tools and enhancements.
  • Coordinate and disseminate operational messages across teams.
  • Perform additional assigned duties as required.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Education assistance
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Systems Engineering (Space Operations Astrodynamics)
Job Code: 42695
Job Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado
Job Schedule: 5/8 Monday-Friday

L3Harris Technologies has an opening for Astrodynamics Engineer for an important national Security Program.

The successful candidate will support a high performing team of Government and Contractor professionals to monitor, analyze, assess, and deliver - mission status, courses of action, anomaly investigation, and decision support information to senior decision makers in support of the Space Warfighting Mission. The candidate will be pivotal in supporting the implementation of national policies and generation of technical assessments to support policy decisions. The successful candidate will have experience with space operations, COA and TTP execution, and the Space Warfighting mission. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated the ability to operate in a dynamic and high energy environment with constantly changing tasking and priorities. This position supports the Space Superiority Business within the Space Systems sector.

Essential Functions:
• Work full time onsite at job location
• Maintain awareness of threats to space operations and high-interest events
• Operate and perform analysis in STK and other commercial and government-developed tools
• Generate, share, present briefings and products for senior leadership and enterprise awareness
• Support onboarding of new and enhanced tools
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Create, coordinate, and release operational messages

Qualifications:
• 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.
• Active Top Secret SCI clearance with CI Poly required

Preferred Additional Skills:
• Familiarity with basic orbital mechanics
• Familiarity with DoD/NRO spacecraft and missions
• Experience using astrodynamics tools such as STK, GMAT, and ODTK is a plus
• 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

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