Lead Space Systems Engineer - EO/IR & MBSE

Harris Geospatial Solutions; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 133,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Parental leave

Holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Systems Engineer to join our space spacecraft engineering team in Rochester, NY. The role focuses on leading architecture, design, and verification activities for space-based optical systems and associated electromechanical components.

The successful candidate will oversee technical analyses, manage specifications, lead design reviews, and mentor junior engineers to strengthen the team’s capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years in systems engineering.
• Graduate degree with 10+ years in space/EO/IR systems.
• In lieu of a degree, 16+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of system architecture and design plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for integration and technical leadership.
• Generate design reviews, requirements, and technical documents.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

MBSE

Communication

Mentor junior engineers

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Cameo Systems/No Magic MBSE

SysML

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Systems Engineer to join our space spacecraft engineering team in Rochester, NY. The role focuses on leading architecture, design, and verification activities for space-based optical systems and associated electromechanical components.

The successful candidate will oversee technical analyses, manage specifications, lead design reviews, and mentor junior engineers to strengthen the team’s capabilities.