Lead, Systems Engineer; RF Payload Security Clearance
Job in
Palm Bay, Brevard County, Florida, 32905, USA
Listed on 2026-02-05
Listing for:
L3Harris Technologies
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-05
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
L3
Harris 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. L3
Harris 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. L3
Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title:
Lead RF Payload Systems Engineer Job Code: 33342
Job Location:
Palm Bay, FL
Job Schedule:
9/80 Reg
Job Description:
This role is part of the L3
Harris (LHX) Space Systems Sector within the Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) Segment. SAS is the largest and the fastest growing segment within LHX and well postured for continued growth and success in the domain. The products we develop perform a variety of missions for our customers with both space-based and ground-based applications. The Systems Engineers that support these missions lead the technology across the entire system lifecycle.
They engage in all the of critical phases and milestone reviews including pursuit, SDR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PSR, and system operation. The Space Systems Sector has growing needs across a variety of programs, and our team may support one or multiple programs at any given time. Our roles will support the larger program team performing critical functions such as requirements management, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), interface management, system design, risk and opportunity management, verification planning, test planning, and leading multiple event-based activities such as RCCAs, FRBs, MRBs, and addressing any open action items.
All Systems Engineers must be able to work and lead in collaborative environments, fostering the success of the overall team. Specific essential skills for this role are listed below:
Essential Functions:
* Experience with space hardware and testing
* Experience with RF space payloads and systems
* Experience with leading space, ground systems architecture and implementation
* Experience leading complex technical teams and programs to deliver hardware
* Experience with requirements management software such as DOORS, Jama
* Experience with leading in a fixed-price programs with government customers
* Direct experience leading technical teams
* Provide technical engineering leadership to a dynamic engineering development team, working through first unit test, design verification test, integration and transition to production tasks on complex RF components, modules, subsytems & systems.
* Support test and troubleshooting of systems, modules and sub-assemblies of RF modules, working directly with program engineering personnel as required
* Interface with Engineering, Operations, Quality and other supporting functions to drive defect resolution to root cause
* Generate and implement improvements in product and test design and methodologies to reduce cost, increase yield, and improve throughput
* Generate and review the technical content of test procedures, drawings, engineering specifications, reports, Engineering Change Orders, and other documentation
* Experience developing, managing, and verifying requirements for components or systems
* Participate in and potentially lead business pursuit efforts
* Evaluates customer and /operational needs to help define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
* Evaluate and mitigate risk within the program
* Execute design trades to support technical decisions
* Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and its tools such as CAMEO and Magic Draw
Qualifications:
* TS/SCI security clearance is required
* Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional
Skills:
* Experience with space ground systems and space vehicle operation
* Experience with space vehicle design, integration, and test
L3
Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3
Harris 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,…
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