Lead Space Systems Engineer: Transition & Readiness

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, Florida, seeks a Lead Systems Engineer for Space Operations Curriculum Development and Instruction. The role drives transition planning for GFE space vehicles and aligns operations, engineering, and customers to ensure mission readiness.

Ideal candidates bring space operations experience, a strong systems engineering background, and proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through transition milestones from planning through dress rehearsal and TMRR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 9+ years of related experience; graduate degree reduces requirement to 7+ years.
• Active Top Secret/SCI with SAP eligibility.
• 3+ years’ experience in systems engineering, mission operations, ground systems, satellite operations, or transition planning for aerospace or defense programs.
• 3+ years’ experience working with customers/stakeholders in classified or high-consequence operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the formal transition plan for moving GFE space vehicles to the Kobuk Ground Segment.
• Define and manage transition activities across all phases, including planning, preparation, integration, rehearsal, execution, and TMRR.
• Identify internal and external resources required for each stage of the transition effort, including engineering, operations, logistics, test, cybersecurity, training, and customer support.
• Develop detailed transition schedules, resource plans, and activity sequencing to support on-orbit vehicle transition between ground segments.
• Coordinate with mission operations, systems engineering, software, integration and test, cybersecurity, and program management teams to address prerequisites and risks.
• Communicate SOC requirements and mission transition needs to customer stakeholders and internal teams.

Skills

Clearance: TS/SCI with SAP eligibility

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 9+ years related experience; graduate degree 7+ years

In lieu of degree, 13+ years related experience

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, Florida, seeks a Lead Systems Engineer for Space Operations Curriculum Development and Instruction. The role drives transition planning for GFE space vehicles and aligns operations, engineering, and customers to ensure mission readiness.

Ideal candidates bring space operations experience, a strong systems engineering background, and proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through transition milestones from planning through dress rehearsal and TMRR.