Senior Space Vehicle Systems Engineer – Satellite Missions

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer for space vehicle programs in Palm Bay, FL. The role focuses on system architecture, requirements, and lifecycle support across payload, bus, software, ground, and mission elements.

The ideal candidate will have strong systems thinking and experience with aerospace or defense programs, and the ability to lead cross‑functional teams through design, integration, and test activities.

Qualifications

• BS in a STEM field with 6+ years of relevant experience, or graduate degree with 4+ years (or 10 years of related work).
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support space vehicle‑level systems engineering from concept through design, integration, testing, launch, and operations.
• Develop and decompose spacecraft system requirements to subsystems and components.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure program success and system compatibility.
• Lead technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and manage risk and traceability.

Skills

Systems engineering

Aerospace engineering

Requirements development

Interface management

Risk assessment

System integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM

Graduate degree (MS/PhD) in a related field

Tools

MBSE

Requirements management tools

Configuration management

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer for space vehicle programs in Palm Bay, FL. The role focuses on system architecture, requirements, and lifecycle support across payload, bus, software, ground, and mission elements.

The ideal candidate will have strong systems thinking and experience with aerospace or defense programs, and the ability to lead cross‑functional teams through design, integration, and test activities.