Head of Space Systems Engineering

2 weeks ago


Palm Bay, Florida, United States L3Harris Technologies Full time

Job Title:
Chief Engineer for Space Systems (Active TS/SCI Clearance Required)

Job Code: 11664

Job Location:
Palm Bay, FL

Job Overview:
This position is integral to the L3Harris (LHX) Space Systems Sector within the Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) Segment.

SAS stands as the largest and most rapidly expanding segment within LHX, strategically positioned for ongoing growth and success in the aerospace domain.

The systems we engineer serve a diverse array of missions for our clients, encompassing both space-based and terrestrial applications. The Systems Engineers engaged in these missions spearhead technological advancements throughout the entire system lifecycle.

They are involved in all critical phases and milestone assessments, including pursuit, SDR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PSR, and system operations.

The Space Systems Sector is experiencing increasing demands across various programs, and our team may support one or multiple initiatives concurrently.

Our roles are essential to the broader program team, executing vital functions such as requirements management, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), interface management, system architecture, risk and opportunity assessment, verification strategy, test planning, and leading multiple event-driven activities such as RCCAs, FRBs, MRBs, while addressing any outstanding action items.

All Systems Engineers must excel in collaborative environments, promoting the success of the overall team.


Key Responsibilities:
- Lead extensive space programs through the complete system lifecycle
- Negotiate technical and non-technical scopes with stakeholders
- Oversee SIGINT programs and processes
- Manage RF space payloads and systems
- Design and implement space and ground systems architecture
- Direct complex technical teams and programs to deliver hardware solutions
- Utilize requirements management tools such as DOORS
- Navigate fixed-price contracts with government clients
- Directly lead technical teams
- Employ an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, and verify a balanced lifecycle system
- Provide systems engineering expertise and technical leadership across a wide spectrum of engineering, research, design, and development for highly intricate systems
- Apply systems engineering standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
- Develop, manage, and verify requirements for components or systems
- Assess customer and operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrating technical parameters and ensuring compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces
- Evaluate and mitigate risks within the program
- Execute design trades to support technical decision-making

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience; or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of related experience; or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
- Active TS/SCI Clearance

Preferred Skills:
- Experience in Space Vehicle (SV) design integration and testing
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and associated tools such as CAMEO and MagicDraw
- Knowledge of space ground systems and space vehicle operations
- Expertise in space vehicle design, integration, and testing

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