Optical Systems Engineer — Spacecraft RF Lead (9/80)

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL seeks an experienced Optical Systems Engineer to support program teams across requirements, design, verification, and testing. You will lead multiple activities (RCCAs, FRBs, MRBs) and ensure seamless integration of optical terminals into satellite architectures.

The role requires collaboration with engineering, operations, and quality teams, with potential for a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field; 6+ years experience (or 4+ with graduate degree)
• Graduate Degree in a related field adds value; significant prior related experience may substitute
• Experience with space/defense systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage requirements and interfaces across system levels
• Lead design trades and technical decisions for optical systems
• Coordinate verification and test planning and execution
• Support risk and opportunity management and milestone reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Space Systems Sector

Skills

Optical communications

Requirements management

System design

Testing & verification

Collaboration

SOW development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field

Graduate Degree (MS/PhD) in relevant field

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL seeks an experienced Optical Systems Engineer to support program teams across requirements, design, verification, and testing. You will lead multiple activities (RCCAs, FRBs, MRBs) and ensure seamless integration of optical terminals into satellite architectures.

The role requires collaboration with engineering, operations, and quality teams, with potential for a Secret clearance.