This role pays more than
72%
of similar roles. Most pay
$133,875–$194,912
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$190k
versus about
$164k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About L3Harris
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.
L3Harris currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
$106,500–$197,500
across 185 roles with salary data.
The Scientist, Systems Engineer joins the space superiority and imaging systems engineering department to support programs involving space-based, small and large aperture visible and infrared telescopes with integrated electromechanical devices for motion and focus control. Serving as a program technical lead, the individual will perform technical analysis, manage specifications, and generate design review documents while leading test and design verification, requirements sell-off, and end item data package generation. The role involves developing system architecture plans, coordinating cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Key competencies include experience with active and passive remote sensing, electro-optical hardware, and model-based systems engineering using Cameo Systems, No Magic Model, and SysML. This position addresses the technical challenges of designing, manufacturing, and integrating space-based EO/IR subsystems across the full product lifecycle to ensure component compatibility and system integration.
Systems Engineering
Avionics
Electronic Hardware
MBSE
Open Systems Architecture
DOORS
Requirements Management
Verification and Validation
Interface Definition
Risk Management
Trade Studies
Earned Value Management
Integrated Master Schedules
Cybersecurity
Information Assurance
Optical Engineering
free‑space optical communication
MATLAB
Zemax
Code V
FRED
DOORS
Jama
Adaptive Optics
Hardware Development
Test Planning
Verification
SDA) OCT Standard
Earned Value Management