Lead, Systems Engineering (Ground Segment Engineer)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Palm Bay, FL is seeking a Lead, Systems Engineering (Ground Segment Engineer) to oversee technical leadership and people management for space mission systems.

You will guide cross-functional teams across design, implementation, and operations to deliver scalable ground segment solutions. The role requires deep systems engineering expertise, program leadership, and familiarity with agile processes and tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience; graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of related experience.
• Experience with Ground MDA/SDA LEOps and Ops.
• Experience with command and control systems (ground space).
• Product Owner, CAM, or IPTL experience in space mission engineering.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• DOORs Experience
• Experience with Linux and Windows Systems.

Responsibilities

• Requirements derivation/ownership.
• Leading an interdisciplinary team, designing, implementing, maintaining, and sustaining space mission engineering.
• Mission design, analysis, and operations.
• Provide technical guidance to SE/Test/SW team at the system level.
• Decomposing complex requirements into detailed specifications.
• Test Procedure/Use Case Verification.
• Utilization of command and control tools (TTC, SCN, MPS, MDP).

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

DOORs

Linux

Windows

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering (Ground Segment Engineer)

Job Code: 45725

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Spectral Solutions is looking for a MTC E2V2 Ground Segment Chief Systems Engineer (CSE). The Ground Segment Chief Engineer will be responsible for people management as well as technical leadership. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable product solutions.

Essential Functions:

• Requirements derivation/ownership.
• Responsible for leading an interdisciplinary team, designing, implementing, maintaining, and sustaining space mission engineering.
• Responsible for mission design, analysis, and operations
• Provide technical guidance to SE/Test/SW team at the system level.
• Responsible for decomposing complex requirements into detailed specifications.
• Responsible for Test Procedure/Use Case Verification
• Utilization of command and control tools (TTC, SCN, MPS, MDP).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Experience with Ground MDA/SDA LEOps and Ops.
• Experience with command and control systems (ground space)
• Product Owner, CAM, or IPTL experience in space mission engineering
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• DOORs Experience
• Experience with Linux and windows Systems

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Software background, preferred
• Experience with systems engineering standards and best practices
• Experience with other MBSE tools and frameworks
• Knowledge of space systems and subsystems, including spacecraft design and operations
• Certification in Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner)

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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