Space Systems: Integration & Test Lead

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Scientist, Integration & Test Engineer (Active TS/SCI) in Palm Bay, FL. You will lead test operations across space payload programs, providing technical oversight and coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and program management to ensure on-time delivery of mission hardware.

The role requires a strong track record in integration and test for aerospace systems, with experience building verification plans and managing multi-program environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and optimization of integration and test operations across multiple programs supporting space payloads and space vehicles.
• Develop enterprise-wide test strategies, test plans, verification approaches, and integration roadmaps in collaboration with Program Management and Engineering.
• Oversee day-to-day activities of the Integration and Test Engineering team, ensuring alignment to program objectives, technical accuracy, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate test readiness, integration sequences, and test campaigns, ensuring proper configuration management and technical discipline throughout all phases.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues impacting integration or test execution schedules.
• Serve as the primary test operations interface for internal leadership and external customers on all integration and test matters.
• Track program performance, risks, resources, and milestones related to integration and test operations, ensuring timely communication and mitigation planning.
• Support business pursuits and proposals, including contributing to technical proposal reviews and Basis of Estimate (BOE) development as required.
• Support on-site operations at test facilities and partner sites as required. Travel may be required up to 10-20%.

Skills

Active TS/SCI Clearance

Test engineering leadership

Space systems integration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

12+ years experience or 16 years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Scientist, Integration & Test Engineer (Active TS/SCI) in Palm Bay, FL. You will lead test operations across space payload programs, providing technical oversight and coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and program management to ensure on-time delivery of mission hardware.

The role requires a strong track record in integration and test for aerospace systems, with experience building verification plans and managing multi-program environments.