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Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer

Palm Bay, Florida
Full Time On-site

This position will be responsible for providing Systems Engineering support & leadership for space based and associated subsystems across multiple responsive space programs in the Space & Mission Systems Segment of L3Harris Technologies, specifically supporting the Surveillance Systems Division. The senior specialist systems engineer will work in a cross functional teams supporting programs through the full lifecycle: program pursuit, proposal, execution and operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a rapid pace execution schedule, leverages their technical trouble shooting skills and communicates promptly with leadership about progress or roadblocks.

Essential Functions: 

Senior Specialist Systems Engineer will provide engineering services in a broad field of engineering, research, evaluation, and development for highly complex and technical space-based and airborne aerospace products.  Solves complex development problems in area of specialization or in implementing special and/or design engineering projects to a wide range of products, projects, or programs. Uses the application of systems engineering standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.  With minimal direction will be able to specify, architect, analyze, model, establish flow downs and verify designs, test and verify complex engineering tasks in electrical, mechanical, optical, RF, software, systems, and/or hardware components.  Presents analysis of designs to Design Review Boards. Participate in proposal teams when applicable.

  • Work with SMEs to be the voice of the customer and lead technically through the product/program full life cycle including advanced R&D, capture, proposals, design, integration & test, verification, and sustainment
  • Lead coordination with System Integration and Test engineer responsible for the assembly, integration, and testing of payload & space vehicle subsystems including power, attitude control, T&C (Telemetry & Command), C&DH (Command & Data Handling), and inter-subsystem interfaces to ensure all requirements are met
  • Collaborate with SMEs to perform hardware/software requirements definition, decomposition, allocation, management, verification, and validation
  • Collaborate with SMEs to define and ensure interface requirements are properly flowed down to each subsystem and coordinated between subsystems including key suppliers such as for bus components or subsystems
  • Collaborate with SMEs to ensure subsystem verification testing and analysis is performed with appropriate modeling of inter-subsystem interfaces
  • Participate in and present information for internal and external technical reviews including peer reviews, requirements reviews, design reviews, qualification reviews and customer System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR) and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM)
  • Lead subsystem and system level testing including data reviews, anomaly investigations and RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) closure
  • Lead program technical and management leadership
  • Support and lead technical discussions with customers
  • Experience with requirements derivation and tracking using DOORs (or equivalent) including requirements verification traceability matrix (RVTM).
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and a 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
  • Experience in Systems Engineering or other engineering role in an aerospace program environment
  • Experience supporting multi-disciplinary engineering team through various aspects of the system lifecycle
  • Experience supporting system integration or manufacturing activities
  • TS/SCI clearance is required

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering team through various aspects of the system lifecycle
  • Ability to perform in-depth technical work while being able to communicate effectively with multiple disciplines, program office personnel and customers
  • Organization skills to be able to support multi-disciplined teams and working to proper technical closure while managing schedule, cost and customer expectations
  • Ability to identify any gaps in technical coverage to appropriate leadership during all phases of program execution; help fill in any gaps, when possible
  • Experience executing commercial, firm-fixed price development programs for space

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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