Senior Systems Engineer, Space Operations Instructor

Salary: $92,500 - 171,500 per year Requirements:

• We require a bachelors degree plus at least 6 years of relevant experience, a graduate degree plus at least 4 years of related experience, or a minimum of 10 years of comparable experience in lieu of a degree.
• We require Top Secret/SCI clearance with SAP eligibility.
• We require at least 3 years of experience in DoD Instructional Systems Design, technical training development, or a comparable instructional discipline.
• We require at least 3 years of experience supporting Launch and Early Operations, space operations, satellite operations, or a similar mission environment.
• We prefer completion of an accredited instructor course, military instructor training, or an equivalent formal instructional certification.
• We prefer experience with Satellite Command and Control operations.
• We prefer experience in national security space operations or other classified operational settings.
• We prefer experience supporting anomaly resolution, mission operations, or operator certification training.
• We prefer familiarity with operational readiness assessments, exercises, and mission rehearsal activities.
• We prefer experience creating training aids, job aids, lesson plans, and visual materials for technical systems.
• We prefer prior experience supporting Government customers in an operational or mission support role.
• We prefer experience developing, maintaining, and delivering technical or operational training materials for mission personnel.
• We prefer the ability to explain complex technical and operational concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• We prefer experience working in a fast-paced operational environment with shifting mission priorities and system updates.
• We prefer strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across Government and Contractor teams.

• We review operational and support training content regularly to keep it accurate, mission-relevant, and aligned with current systems, procedures, and requirements.
• We plan, coordinate, schedule, and deliver formal and informal classroom instruction, hands-on system training, and mission-focused training events.
• We lead training meetings and participate in operations briefings, updates, exercises, strategic planning sessions, and tool demonstrations to provide expertise and identify training impacts.
• We provide hands-on instruction and performance-based coaching to improve operator proficiency and mission readiness.
• We maintain proficiency in operational systems, mission applications, and support tools used within the contract portfolio.
• We develop and maintain training documentation, lesson materials, visual aids, job aids, annotated screenshots, and reference guides.
• We stay current on new tools, software updates, operational changes, and emerging capabilities, and we update related training materials and checklists accordingly.
• We support fellow training team members by sharing system knowledge, mission context, and instructional best practices.
• We assist with system integration, development, testing, and transition efforts as a subject matter expert and user representative.
• We capture lessons learned, support readiness assessments, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts that strengthen training quality and operational effectiveness.
• We support anomaly response and investigation training, including the creation of instructional materials and operator guidance.
• We prepare training-related decision-support products and operational reference materials for internal and customer use.
• We travel up to 10% to support training delivery, customer coordination, mission activities, and program needs.

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We are L3Harris, the Trusted Disruptor in defense technology, delivering end-to-end solutions across the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in support of national security missions. This role is based in Palm Bay, Florida, on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. We offer a competitive salary range of $92,500 to $171,500 in Florida, along with benefits that may include health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays, depending on eligibility and other factors. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintain a drug-free workplace, and may require pre-employment testing, background checks, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

last updated 39 week of 2026