Chief Systems Engineer, Defense EO/IR & Space Systems

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks a Chief Systems Engineer to lead operation concepts, requirements analysis, and system decomposition at multiple levels.

The role focuses on ensuring performance, interfaces, and risk mitigation across space and defense systems. Responsibilities include leading design reviews, test planning, data analysis, and mentoring engineers, with emphasis on MBSE (CAMEO/MagicDraw) and DOORS for requirements management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 15 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
• Active US Government Secret Security Clearance
• Experience generating/managing requirements at various levels and flowing down requirements to sub-systems/sub-components
• Experience using DOORS and/or MBSE software such as CAMEO and MagicDraw
• Experience leading large space programs across the full system lifecycle
• Experience working on aerospace/defense systems (space payloads, spacecraft bus, ground systems, environmental testing)

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements traceability and development of test plans to cover requirements.
• Execute design trades to support technical decisions.
• Lead design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.).
• Lead integration and test of electro-optical/infrared systems and related hardware/software.
• Support/lead data analysis and modeling and simulation.
• Evaluate customer and operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements; ensure interface compatibility.
• Evaluate and mitigate risk within the program.
• Provide mentoring to less experienced Systems Engineers.
• Contribute to proposal activities.
• Program planning, guidance, and execution.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

Leadership

Test planning

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree (preferred)

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

MagicDraw

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks a Chief Systems Engineer to lead operation concepts, requirements analysis, and system decomposition at multiple levels.

The role focuses on ensuring performance, interfaces, and risk mitigation across space and defense systems. Responsibilities include leading design reviews, test planning, data analysis, and mentoring engineers, with emphasis on MBSE (CAMEO/MagicDraw) and DOORS for requirements management.