Senior Optical Systems Engineer, Space & Defense

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL seeks a Senior Specialist, Optical Systems Engineering to lead requirements, interfaces, system design, and verification planning for space systems. You will collaborate across engineering teams and manage risk and testing activities.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience (or equivalent) and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; involvement in SDR, PDR, CDR and system integration is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of related experience; graduate degree or 10 years of experience may substitute.
• Experience in optical communications and space system interfaces preferred.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage requirements, design and verification activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements management, interface management, and system design activities.
• Plan verification, testing, and risk management for optical systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on DOORS/Jama-based workflows.
• Coordinate with program teams on RCCAs, FRBs, MRBs and action items.
• Potentially lead business pursuit efforts and system-level design trades.

Skills

Optical comms

Electrical Eng

Requirements mgmt

DOORS

Jama

System design

Test planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL seeks a Senior Specialist, Optical Systems Engineering to lead requirements, interfaces, system design, and verification planning for space systems. You will collaborate across engineering teams and manage risk and testing activities.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience (or equivalent) and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; involvement in SDR, PDR, CDR and system integration is expected.