Scientist, Chief Systems Engineer (RF Space Payloads)

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Palm Bay
Posted on: March 5, 2026

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. L3Harris 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: Chief Systems Engineer (RF Space Payloads) Job Code: 33060 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!) Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants Job Description: This role is part of the L3Harris (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. Essential Functions: Experience leading large space programs across the full system lifecycle Comfortable negotiating technical and non-technical scope with customers Experience with RF space payloads and systems Experience with space, ground systems architecture and implementation Experience leading complex technical teams and programs to deliver hardware Experience with requirements management software such as DOORS Experience with fixed-price programs with government customers Direct experience leading technical teams Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a lifecycle balanced system Provides systems engineering expertise and technical leadership in a broad field of engineering, research, design, and development for highly complex systems Applies systems engineering standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques Experience developing, managing, and verifying requirements for components or systems 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 Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering 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 Top Secret security clearance and ability to obtain SCI 10 years experience developing, managing, and verifying requirements for components or systems Experience with requirements management software such as DOORS Professional experience leading large space programs across the full system lifecycle 5 years experience with RF space payloads and systems Experience with space vehicle/systems integration Professional experience leading complex technical teams and programs to deliver hardware Preferred Additional Skills: Active TS/SCI security clearance is highly preferred Space Vehicle (SV) design integration and test experience Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and its tools such as CAMEO and MagicDraw Experience with space ground systems and space vehicle operation Experience with space vehicle design, integration, and test 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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.

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