Specialist, Ground Systems Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer in Melbourne, FL to lead deployment and integration of ground infrastructure. You will coordinate deployments, develop detailed test plans, and ensure documentation and schedules meet program standards.

The role requires collaboration with SMEs, customers, and vendors, plus proficiency with Excel, Outlook, Word, and IBM ClearQuest. A security-clearance path may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; 4+ years of prior relevant experience, or 8+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Graduate Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience considered.
• Proficiency in collaboration tools, written reports, and coordination with customers/vendors.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing Detailed Deployment Schedule (DDS) activities to ensure on-time deployment.
• Coordinate and de-conflict deployment activities across the enterprise.
• Develop detailed test plans, descriptions, and procedures for ground systems.
• Attend and facilitate weekly Integration Test Checkout meetings and generate reports.
• Create and manage OCCR linking baseline WRs and PTRs; notify SMEs when open.
• Generate PTR reports, maintain PTRs status and due dates.
• Review baseline PTR tabs for accuracy and conformity to standards.
• Monitor PTR hours vs PTR Status to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure deliverable documentation from SMEs is complete for deployment readiness.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Graduate Degree (optional)

8+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

OneNote

IBM ClearQuest

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Job Title: Specialist, Ground Systems Engineer

Job Code: 45649

Job Location: Melbourne, Florida

Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked (Every Other Friday Off)

Job Description:

L3Harris is a key provider of the Geostationary Ground Sustainment Services that enable our nation’s weather capabilities. As a ground systems engineer, you’ll lead and coordinate critical deployment and integration activities, ensuring seamless integration, testing, and verification of ground infrastructure. As the Deputy Integration Test Checkout Lead, you will provide timely updates to customers, coordinate and deconflict deployments across the enterprise, and generate and maintain detailed deployment schedules. The successful candidate will also support the Enterprise Infrastructure Chief Software Engineer, preparing, creating, and reviewing build and patch deployment documentation, and communicating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure tracking documentation is updated and due dates are met.

Essential Functions:

• Developing and managing Detailed Deployment Schedule (DDS) activities to ensure on-time and efficient deployment processes
• Coordinate and de-conflict deployment activities
• Develop detailed test plans, descriptions, and procedures
• Attend and facilitate weekly Integration Test Checkout meetings, prepare meeting agendas, and generate associated reports
• Create the customer Operational Configuration Control Record (OCCR), link baseline Patch Work Requests (WRs) and Program Tracking Reports (PTRs) to the newly created OCCR and notify the SMEs the OCCR is open
• Generate PTR reports per baseline, maintain PTRs status, and due dates
• Review all baseline PTR tabs to ensure required information is entered
• Monitor PTR hours compared to PTR Status report to ensure hours are accurate
• Ensure all the baseline deliverable documentation is received from each SME and review for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with program standards, resulting in documentation that is ready for delivery to facilitate a smooth deployment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Ability to communicate within and outside of the organization using collaboration tools, presentations, written reports, and in-person meetings including with customers and vendors
• Candidate must be fluent in using Microsoft Excel and Outlook. Able to multitask and proactively understand the Detailed Deployment Schedule (DDS)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and OneNote for effective data management and document preparation
• Experienced with IBM ClearQuest for tracking and managing PTRs and OCCRs

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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