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Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer

Melbourne, Florida
Full Time On-site

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer

Job Code: 40214

Job Location: Melbourne, FL 
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Position Overview:
L3Harris, Mission Networks, is seeking a Sr Specialist Systems Engineer to join our team in support of various programs, IRADs and proposals by providing strong traditional Systems Engineering Development Life Cycle (SDLC) rigor through all phases of the project.  This includes working closely with Software and Network Engineers to design and architect solutions, capture and document requirements, design artifacts, and presenting at various milestone gate reviews using L3Harris Technologies process.

Essential Functions:

  • Conducts technical planning and analysis activities throughout all phases of the system development lifecycle, from concept through to delivery.
  • Participate in program or IRAD gate reviews such as SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, and TRR as well as product demonstrations to stakeholders
  • Assist with requirements management to include ability to review existing requirements and generate new requirements for a given feature.  Includes participation or management of peer reviews.
  • Reviewing, generating, and modifying system design artifacts in MBSE model in Cameo Systems Modeler
  • Support Agile processes to include daily standups, sprint reviews, PI planning, and demonstrations
  • Develops, maintains, and documents Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to clearly define and manage software and cloud subsystem interfaces
  • In concert with SI&T Leader review verification and validation procedures to ensure they meet all functional and performance requirements.
  • Collaborates with cross-disciplinary teams during design, implementation, and testing to ensure requirements traceability and system integrity.
  • Ability to obtain and maintan a FAA Public Trust security clearance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience supporting defense, intelligence, or aviation programs.
  • Expert level knowledge in the use of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as CAMEO or other applications leveraging SYSML.
  • Experience using requirements management tools such as DOORS or JAMA
  • Experience using SysML-based modeling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler
  • Experience with Agile processes (Epics, Stories, PIs, Sprints, etc.).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience generating system documentation and security packages.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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