Lead Pursuit Engineer, Space Systems Architect

L3Harris; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist, Systems Engineering to lead the technical baseline for a major space mission in the capture, proposal, and early development phases. The role requires directing cross-functional teams, maturing requirements, and delivering executable architectures aligned with customer mission needs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in defense/space systems, MBSE, and experience presenting to leadership and external customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a STEM field or equivalent.
• Graduate degree with corresponding experience preferred.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Experience leading capture, proposal, and early lifecycle development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the integrated technical baseline across capture, proposal, and early development.
• Lead cross-functional teams to define architecture, requirements, and executable plans.
• Serve as primary technical decision-maker and communicate risks and opportunities to leadership and customers.
• Own technical baseline packages, proposal cost estimates, and technical volume inputs.
• Provide continuity from pursuit into program start-up with engineering strategy and resource alignment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Systems engineering

MBSE

Architecture trades

Proposal execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Physics / Mathematics / Computer Science

Graduate degree (preferred)

19 years experience without degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist, Systems Engineering to lead the technical baseline for a major space mission in the capture, proposal, and early development phases. The role requires directing cross-functional teams, maturing requirements, and delivering executable architectures aligned with customer mission needs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in defense/space systems, MBSE, and experience presenting to leadership and external customers.