Scientist, Systems Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

Systems Engineer managing technical analysis and specifications for space superiority and imaging at L3Harris. Leading test and design verification efforts while mentoring junior engineers.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRochester • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $133,000 - $247,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Remote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and execution of system architecture and system design plans
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration and compatibility of all system components and provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the entire project lifecycle
Comfortable negotiating technical and non-technical scope with customers
Experience with active and passive remote sensing
Direct experience leading technical teams
Experience leading large space programs across the full system lifecycle
Systems engineering experience in passive/active electro-optical hardware
Perform technical analysis, manage specifications, and generate design review, requirements, specifications, interface, and technical documents
Support product test and design verification, requirements sell-off, risk assessments and mitigations, end item data package generation efforts
Mentor and train junior engineers to build and strengthen the team’s technical expertise
Engage in continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency and effectiveness
Utilize systems engineering tools and methodologies to support model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
Contribute to proposal development and program planning activities

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
5+ years systems engineering experience with space-based payloads, vehicle systems, EO/IR systems with electromechanical pointing and focus control
Candidate with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance is highly desirable
Holds an active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance
Technical Subject Matter Expertise in optical, electro-optical, electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, or equivalent engineering discipline
Relevant experience with the design, manufacture, integration, test and sell-off of space-based EO/IR subsystems
Cameo Systems/No Magic Model-based systems engineering (MBSE), SysML
Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
Ability to support program milestone reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, FCA/PCA, PSR)
Ability to collaborate across all levels of leadership
Strong communication and interpersonal skills – taking complex concepts and sharing with others
Ability to architect an end-to-end space system with a full understanding of the product lifecycle
Experience with project management aspects of technology development programs
Experience with estimating and managing costs & creating and managing schedules

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

Systems ArchitectureTechnical AnalysisDesign ReviewRequirements ManagementElectromechanical SystemsRisk AssessmentSpace Program ManagementIntegration TestingSpecifications GenerationContinuous Process Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsMentoringCollaborationNegotiation

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeGraduate DegreeTop Secret/SCI ClearanceSecret Clearance