Lead Space Systems Engineer, Satellite Programs

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

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is recruiting a Lead Systems Engineer to spearhead space vehicle development for missile warning and defense missions in Palm Bay, FL. You will guide system architecture, requirements flowdown, and cross‑functional collaboration across payload, bus, software, ground, and mission interfaces to meet program goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, MBSE practices, risk management, and participation in major reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with extensive relevant experience; or graduate degree with significant experience.
• Eligibility to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead space vehicle‑level systems engineering from concept to mission operations.
• Own development, decomposition, allocation, and management of spacecraft system requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline

Graduate degree in a related field

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is recruiting a Lead Systems Engineer to spearhead space vehicle development for missile warning and defense missions in Palm Bay, FL. You will guide system architecture, requirements flowdown, and cross‑functional collaboration across payload, bus, software, ground, and mission interfaces to meet program goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, MBSE practices, risk management, and participation in major reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR).