Space Systems Integration & Test Lead - TS/SCI

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Scientist, Integration & Test Engineer to lead integration and test operations for space payloads. You will manage a team, coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and program management, and drive verifications across complex space systems.

Role requires leading test strategies, ensuring safety and quality, and interfacing with customers and leadership. On-site Palm Bay location with occasional travel; active TS/SCI clearance is required.

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 with Program Management and Engineering.
• Oversee day-to-day activities of the Integration and Test Engineering team, ensuring alignment to program objectives and safety/quality standards.
• Coordinate test readiness, integration sequences, and test campaigns with proper configuration management and technical discipline.
• 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.
• Support business pursuits and proposals, including technical proposal reviews and Basis of Estimate development.
• Support on-site operations at test facilities and partner sites; travel may be up to 10-20%.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Integration & Test Leadership

Verification & Validation Plans

Space Hardware Subsystems

Test Facilities Management

Root-Cause Analysis

Cross-Functional Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 12 years

Graduate Degree + 10 years

16 years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Scientist, Integration & Test Engineer to lead integration and test operations for space payloads. You will manage a team, coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and program management, and drive verifications across complex space systems.

Role requires leading test strategies, ensuring safety and quality, and interfacing with customers and leadership. On-site Palm Bay location with occasional travel; active TS/SCI clearance is required.