Lead Systems Engineer

L3Harris

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Palm Bay, FL
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L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

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TL;DR · Lead Systems Engineer

Lead, Systems Engineer serves as a technical leader within the Space and Mission Systems Segment, specifically supporting the Surveillance Systems Division. This role provides engineering leadership for space-based systems and associated subsystems across multiple responsive space programs. The individual will manage the entire system lifecycle, including requirements management, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), interface management, risk mitigation, and verification planning. Day-to-day responsibilities involve leading technical teams through design verification, integration, and production for complex RF components and modules while troubleshooting systems to resolve defects. Key technical competencies include experience with space hardware, RF payloads, and ground systems architecture. The candidate will utilize tools such as DOORS or Jama for requirements management and CAMEO or MagicDraw for MBSE. The work focuses on solving critical challenges in the development of space-based and ground-based applications for surveillance missions.

What you'll do

  • Provide technical leadership for space-based systems and subsystems across multiple responsive programs.
  • Manage requirements using tools like DOORS or Jama throughout the entire system lifecycle.
  • Lead complex technical teams to deliver hardware through design verification, integration, and production.
  • Perform Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using tools such as CAMEO or MagicDraw.
  • Conduct risk management, trade studies, and root cause analysis to resolve technical defects.
  • Develop and review technical documentation including test procedures, drawings, and engineering specifications.
  • Coordinate system performance requirements and ensure compatibility of physical and functional interfaces.
  • Support the testing and troubleshooting of RF modules, subsystems, and complex components.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree and 9 years of experience, a Graduate degree and 7 years of experience, or 13 years of experience without a degree are required.
  • TS/SCI clearance is required.
  • Experience with space hardware, testing, and RF space payloads and systems is required.
  • Experience leading complex technical teams and programs to deliver hardware is required.
  • Experience with requirements management software such as DOORS or Jama is required.
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and tools like CAMEO or MagicDraw is required.
  • Experience with space ground systems and space vehicle operation is preferred.
  • U.S. citizens.

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