Mission Planner Lead

6 days ago


Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States L3Harris Full time
Job Title: Lead Systems Engineer - Mission Planner

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Mission Planner to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a technical Mission Planner with a strong background in DoD sensor collections, orbital mechanics, and mission planning of space-based remote sensing systems. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of remote sensing of phenology using Infrared sensors and experience exploiting Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) or IMINT sensor data.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Participate as part of a team of Mission Planners for an on-orbit satellite
  • Perform analysis of sensor collection opportunities for customer requested events
  • Create technical analysis for customer requested events
  • Present work to multi-disciplinary team and internal/external customers
  • Coordinate with engineering and satellite operators on planned collections for an on-orbit satellite
Requirements:
  • 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
  • Technical expertise in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Optical or equivalent engineering discipline
  • Experience working on aerospace/defense systems (airborne payloads, space payloads, spacecraft bus, ground systems)
  • Active secret security clearance
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience architecting, analyzing, developing, integrating, or operating complex systems in the area of remote sensing
  • Experience with design, development, and operation of IR sensors
  • Deep understanding of remote sensing of phenology using Infrared sensors
  • Experience exploiting Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) or IMINT sensor data
  • Experience developing tools to exploit Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) or IMINT sensor data
  • Experience in Airborne or Overhead collection management
  • Proficiency with STK or similar for space based viewing analysis, trajectory, sensor coverage optimization
What We Offer:

L3Harris Technologies is proud to offer a competitive salary range of $106,000 - $197,000, depending on experience and location. We also offer 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.

L3Harris Technologies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity. We maintain a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.



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