Lead MBSE Systems Engineer, Space Systems

L3Harris Technologies; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus up to $30K

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Lead MBSE Systems Engineer (Space Systems) to guide model-based systems engineering across complex space programs. The role emphasizes architecture, requirements decomposition, and rigorous verification in multi-disciplinary teams.

The position is based in Wilmington, MA, following a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, and offers relocation support and a path to security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, computer science, or related discipline with 9+ years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with 7+ years; in lieu of a degree, 13 years of comparable experience.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with MBSE tools (MagicDraw, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect).
• Experience in systems engineering for aerospace products or systems.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance.
• Preferred: CSEP or equivalent systems engineering certification.
• Preferred: SysML experience.
• Preferred: aerospace/defense sector experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly for space systems.

Responsibilities

• Support concept of operations development and requirements analysis with decomposition and allocation across multiple system levels.
• Develop and apply MBSE methods and frameworks to support engineering programs, focusing on space systems.
• Perform systems modeling and simulation to evaluate performance and verify requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align MBSE practices and ensure smooth integration across space system projects.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance in applying MBSE across the organization.
• Train and mentor engineering staff on MBSE tools and best practices.
• Design, develop, integrate, test, and deliver critical space-based remote sensing solutions for customers.

Skills

MBSE

Systems engineering

Aerospace experience

TS/SCI

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or Computer Science

Graduate degree in related field

Tools

MagicDraw

Rhapsody

Enterprise Architect

Job description

Requirements

Must have:

• We need a bachelors degree in systems engineering, computer science, or a related discipline with at least 9 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with at least 7 years of related experience; in lieu of a degree, we require 13 years of comparable experience.
• We need 5+ years of hands‑on experience with MBSE tools such as MagicDraw, Rhapsody, or Enterprise Architect.
• We need experience working in a systems engineering capacity on aerospace products or systems.
• We need the ability to obtain a U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance.
• Preferred: we value CSEP or an equivalent systems engineering certification.
• Preferred: we value experience with SysML.
• Preferred: we value prior experience in the aerospace or defense sector.
• Preferred: we look for strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, particularly in space systems.

Responsibilities:

• We support concept of operations development and requirements analysis, including decomposition and allocation across multiple system levels.
• We develop and apply MBSE methods and frameworks to support engineering programs, with a focus on space systems.
• We perform systems modeling and simulation to evaluate performance and verify requirements.
• We partner with cross-functional teams to align MBSE practices and ensure smooth integration across space system projects.
• We provide technical leadership and guidance in applying MBSE across the organization.
• We train and mentor engineering staff on MBSE tools and best practices.
• We design, develop, integrate, test, and deliver critical space‑based remote sensing solutions for our customers.

Company:

We are L3Harris, a trusted disruptor in defense technology, delivering end‑to‑end solutions across the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in support of national security. We offer an inclusive and engaging environment focused on professional growth, customer mission success, community commitment, and excellence. This Lead, MBSE Systems Engineer (Space Systems) role is based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

• Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants
• a sign‑on bonus of up to $30K may be included
• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• employee assistance support
• education assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company‑paid holidays