Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer contributing to Space Defense portfolio within L3Harris. Collaborating with a diverse technical team on the Maintenance of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $92,500 - $171,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering, particularly in the context of Space Situational Awareness and DoD Systems Engineering artifacts. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills are essential, along with the ability to lead and communicate effectively with diverse technical teams and customers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Systems EngineeringMBSESysMLDoD Systems Engineering ArtifactsActive Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringMBSESysMLAnalytical SkillsTroubleshooting Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal LeadershipCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

DoD 5000Space Situational AwarenessSpace Surveillance TelescopeRequirements AnalysisAgile Execution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to a diverse technical team on the Maintenance of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities (MOSSAIC) Space Surveillance Telescope (SST)
Bring systems engineering background to a system engineering role that impacts critical programs and projects
Participate in agile execution, MBSE, and requirements analysis
Negotiate solutions among functional groups (Systems Engineering, Mission Engineering, Software Engineering, etc.)
Possess interpersonal leadership skills with support to customers, including meetings and briefings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
Active Secret security clearance
Experience with SysML/MBSE
Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills
Familiarity with DoD 5000
Experience with DoD Systems Engineering artifacts (SEP, SEMP, TEMP, CMP, DMP)

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and disability insurance
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
EAP
education assistance
parental leave
paid time off
company-paid holidays