Specialist, Systems Engineer 1

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Geospatial Solutions in Palm Bay, FL is seeking a SR. Specialist in Systems Engineering to manage system requirements and lead technical teams. You will tackle complex challenges and improve existing designs while ensuring compliance with stakeholder needs.

This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 6 years of experience in engineering, along with strong skills in systems and network engineering. The position also demands excellent communication abilities and the capacity to innovate within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage system and subsystem-level requirements.
• Conduct requirement traceability analysis.
• Document development of system capabilities.
• Create and maintain verification matrices.
• Lead technical teams to meet project objectives.
• Define and manage interfaces between system elements.
• Innovate and improve existing system designs.
• Perform detailed trade studies and system analysis.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS)

Technical leadership

Interpersonal and communication skills

Systems engineering principles

Network engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Modeling tools (e.g., SysML, UML)

Job description

Job Title: SR. Specialist, Systems Engineering

Job Code: 35957

Job Location: Palm Bay/Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80- employees work 9 out of 14 days, totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled Level 4 Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is an opportunity to take on unique challenges, expand your skills and experience, and contribute to mission critical systems solutions that help protect the U.S.A. and our allies. You will join a great team of talented professionals who take a collaborative approach and enjoy working together.

Essential Functions

• Generate and manage system and subsystem-level requirements specifications using requirements management tools such as DOORS, ensuring accuracy and completeness throughout the lifecycle
• Conduct comprehensive requirement traceability analysis to ensure all stakeholder needs are fully addressed and covered by the system requirements.
• Document the development of system capabilities and ensure comprehensive architectural representation aligned with requirements
• Create and maintain verification matrices; actively support system verification and validation activities including test planning and execution
• Lead and manage technical teams in a collaborative environment to successfully meet project objectives
• Define and manage interfaces between system elements, using Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and other means to ensure compatibility and interoperability.
• Leverage interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills to foster cross‑functional teamwork and resolve technical challenges effectively
• Lead efforts to innovate and improve existing system designs. Resolve complex technical issues that arise during the design, development, or deployment phases.
• Perform detailed trade studies and system analysis to evaluate design options, balance requirements, and make informed decisions.
• Engage with customers, suppliers, and other external stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and address concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience contributing to and/or leading design reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
• RF and SATCOM Experience
• Demonstrated experience in network engineering, including the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of complex network architectures
• Proven experience in systems engineering principles and practices
• Use modeling tools and methods (e.g., SysML, UML) to create clear and detailed system architecture diagrams.
• Risk Management Experience

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on protected categories.

L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer. L3Harris Technologies is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on protected categories.

This position may require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. 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.