Optical Systems Program Lead — Senior Systems Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Space Superiority group, seeks a Lead, Systems Engineering Program Lead in Wilmington, MA. The role supports AgileEO program tasks, including requirements management, EIDP, SDRL, and cross-functional coordination in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include leading technical reviews, risk management, and mentoring team members, with a focus on space-based visible and IR telescope systems. Requires active Secret clearance and strong MBSE skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related scientific discipline with minimum 9 years of relevant experience; graduate degree with 7 years; in lieu of degree, 13 years of experience.
• Active Secret security clearance is required.
• Experience with electro-optical design and space environment systems engineering.
• Experience with system integration processes and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead system tasking activities to ensure timely completion.
• Manage priorities to balance program demands and meet objectives.
• Prepare and present to Program Management Reviews (QPMR/PMR/MOR) and customers.
• Lead risk management processes, maintain Risk Register.
• Oversee Level 1-3 EIDP development and SDRL reviews.
• Provide training and mentoring to team members.
• Contribute to proposals and basis of estimates.
• Assist in NCR resolution.

Skills

Electro-optical design

Space systems engineering

Risk management

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Technical leadership

MBSE

Systems engineering in space

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Graduate Degree (MS/PhD)

13+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

DOORs

JAMA

Cameo Systems Modeler

Magic Draw

JIRA

MATLAB

Visio

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Space Superiority group, seeks a Lead, Systems Engineering Program Lead in Wilmington, MA. The role supports AgileEO program tasks, including requirements management, EIDP, SDRL, and cross-functional coordination in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include leading technical reviews, risk management, and mentoring team members, with a focus on space-based visible and IR telescope systems. Requires active Secret clearance and strong MBSE skills.