Scientist, Deputy Chief Engineer – Space Systems

L3Harris Technologies

Deputy Chief Systems Engineer leading systems engineering for space-based remote sensing systems. Collaborating with teams to design, develop, integrate, and deliver complex systems.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeWilmington • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $153,000 - $284,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead concept of operation development and requirements analysis, decomposition, and generation at various levels of the system
Lead requirements traceability and develop test plans to cover requirements
Execute design trades to support technical decisions
Lead design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.)
Lead integration and testing of electro-optical/infrared systems and related hardware/software
Support/lead data analysis and modeling and simulation
Evaluate 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
Provide mentoring to less experienced Systems Engineers
Contribute to proposal activities, program planning, guidance, and execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree 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 US Government TS/SCI Security Clearance
Professional experience generating/managing requirements at various levels of the system and flowing down requirements to sub-systems/sub-components
Professional experience using DOORS and/or MBSE software such as CAMEO and MagicDraw
Professional experience leading large space programs across the full system lifecycle
Professional experience working with Laser/LADAR system design

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

requirements analysistest plans developmentdesign trades executiondesign reviewsintegration and testingdata analysismodeling and simulationrisk evaluation and mitigationrequirements managementLaser/LADAR system design

Soft Skills

mentoringleadershipcommunicationprogram planningguidance

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeGraduate DegreeUS Government TS/SCI Security Clearance