Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (Optical)

L3Harris

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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 · Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (Optical)

Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (Optical) joins the Space Systems Sector to support mission-critical programs involving space-based and ground-based applications. This role involves managing requirements, interfaces, system design, risk management, and verification planning across the entire system lifecycle, including milestone reviews like PDR and CDR. The engineer will integrate optical terminals into satellite architectures, perform technical trade studies, and lead activities such as RCCAs and MRBs to resolve defects. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting RF modules, developing test procedures, and managing engineering change orders. Required expertise includes optical communications, electrical engineering principles, and proficiency with requirements management software like DOORS or Jama. The role addresses the technical challenge of integrating free-space optical communication links and ground terminals while ensuring hardware compatibility and performance across complex systems. Candidates should be familiar with SDA OCT standards and capable of leading technical teams.

What you'll do

  • Manage system requirements and technical parameters using software like DOORS or Jama.
  • Integrate optical terminals into satellite architectures through design, testing, and validation.
  • Perform test and troubleshooting of systems, modules, and sub-assemblies of RF components.
  • Drive defect resolution to root cause by interfacing with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams.
  • Develop and review technical content including test procedures, drawings, engineering specifications, and reports.
  • Execute design trades to support critical technical decision-making.
  • Lead event-based activities such as RCCAs, FRBs, and MRBs to resolve open action items.
  • Participate in business pursuit efforts and author Statements of Work for vendors.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Graduate degree and at least 4 years of related experience.
  • At least 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
  • Proficiency in optical communications, electrical engineering principles, and hardware application.
  • Experience with requirements management software such as DOORS or Jama.
  • Familiarity with the Space Development Agency (SDA) OCT Standard (preferred).
  • Experience with free-space optical communication links, leading technical teams, or authoring Statements of Work (preferred).

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