Senior Systems Engineer, Space Vehicle (9/80 Onsite)

Jobtome; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer – Space Vehicle in Palm Bay, FL. You will lead space vehicle-level engineering activities, manage interfaces across payload, bus, software, and ground segments, and support verification, validation, and lifecycle activities for missile warning and defense missions.

The role emphasizes systems thinking, collaboration, and clear communication within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 6+ years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with 4+ years.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Support space vehicle-level systems engineering for satellite programs from concept through design, integration, test, and operations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage interfaces among payload, bus, software, ground, and mission elements.
• Lead system-level trades, performance analyses, and technical assessments affecting cost, schedule, and risk.
• Participate in major technical reviews and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Ensure traceability across design, integration, and test activities.

Skills

Space systems engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

Systems thinking

Technical communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Graduate degree

10 years related experience in lieu of degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer – Space Vehicle in Palm Bay, FL. You will lead space vehicle-level engineering activities, manage interfaces across payload, bus, software, and ground segments, and support verification, validation, and lifecycle activities for missile warning and defense missions.

The role emphasizes systems thinking, collaboration, and clear communication within a multi-disciplinary team.