Lead Systems Engineer, Space Optics & EO/IR

L3Harris Technologies; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 133,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Rochester, NY is seeking a Scientist, Systems Engineering to lead system architecture, requirements, and design verification for space-based programs. You will mentor engineers, drive MBSE processes, and manage testing and documentation across the program lifecycle.

The role requires extensive systems engineering experience, leadership capabilities, and preference for candidates with an active TS/SCI or ability to obtain one; on-site work in Rochester, NY is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years of relevant work experience.
• 5+ years systems engineering on space-based EO/IR payloads.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture and design plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across the project lifecycle.
• Lead test verification, requirements sell-off, and EIDP generation.

Skills

Systems engineering

Space EO/IR

Remote sensing

Technical leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

16 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Cameo MBSE

SysML

MBSE tooling

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Rochester, NY is seeking a Scientist, Systems Engineering to lead system architecture, requirements, and design verification for space-based programs. You will mentor engineers, drive MBSE processes, and manage testing and documentation across the program lifecycle.

The role requires extensive systems engineering experience, leadership capabilities, and preference for candidates with an active TS/SCI or ability to obtain one; on-site work in Rochester, NY is expected.