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Specialist, Ground Systems Engineer

L3Harris logoL3Harris~$124k–$203k/yrtypicalMelbourne, FL, United StatesFull-timePosted 1mo ago

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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 Description L3Harris is a key provider of the Geostationary Ground Sustainment Services that enable our nation’s weather capabilities.

As a ground systems engineer, you’ll lead and coordinate critical deployment and integration activities, ensuring seamless integration, testing, and verification of ground infrastructure. As the Deputy Integration Test Checkout Lead, you will provide timely updates to customers, coordinate and deconflict deployments across the enterprise, and generate and maintain detailed deployment schedules.

The successful candidate will also support the Enterprise Infrastructure Chief Software Engineer, preparing, creating, and reviewing build and patch deployment documentation, and communicating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure tracking documentation is updated and due dates are met.

This position is located in Melbourne, FL: https://careers.l3harris.com/en/florida ## Essential Functions - Developing and managing Detailed Deployment Schedule (DDS) activities to ensure on-time and efficient deployment processes - Coordinate and de-conflict deployment activities - Develop detailed test plans, descriptions, and procedures - Attend and facilitate weekly Integration Test Checkout meetings, prepare meeting agendas, and generate associated reports - Create the customer Operational Configuration Control Record (OCCR), link baseline Patch Work Requests (WRs) and Program Tracking Reports (PTRs) to the newly created OCCR and notify the SMEs the OCCR is open - Generate PTR reports per baseline, maintain PTRs status, and due dates - Review all baseline PTR tabs to ensure required information is entered - Monitor PTR hours compared to PTR Status report to ensure hours are accurate - Ensure all the baseline deliverable documentation is received from each SME and review for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with program standards, resulting in documentation that is ready for delivery to facilitate a smooth deployment - Able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance ## Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.

Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of engineering experience.

In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of engineering experience ## Preferred Additional Skills - Existing public trust clearance - Proficient in Microsoft Word and OneNote for effective data management and document preparation - Experienced with IBM ClearQuest for tracking and managing PTRs and OCCRs #LI-KB1 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.

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From L3Harris's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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