Lead, Systems Engineering (Ground Segment Engineer)
The posting offers a 9/80, 4/10 or other compressed week. More with a 9/80 schedule
About the role
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Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering (Ground Segment Engineer)
Job Code: 45725
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80
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Job Description
Spectral Solutions is looking for a MTC E2V2 Ground Segment Chief Systems Engineer (CSE). The Ground Segment Chief Engineer will be responsible for people management as well as technical leadership. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable product solutions.
This position is located in Palm Bay, FL: https://careers.l3harris.com/en/florida
Essential Functions
- Requirements derivation/ownership.
- Responsible for leading an interdisciplinary team, designing, implementing, maintaining, and sustaining space mission engineering.
- Responsible for mission design, analysis, and operations
- Provide technical guidance to SE/Test/SW team at the system level.
- Responsible for decomposing complex requirements into detailed specifications.
- Responsible for Test Procedure/Use Case Verification
- Utilization of command and control tools (TTC, SCN, MPS, MDP).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
- Experience with Ground MDA/SDA LEOps and Ops.
- Experience with command and control systems (ground space)
- Product Owner, CAM, or IPTL experience in space mission engineering
- Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
- DOORs Experience
- Experience with Linux and windows Systems
Preferred Additional Skills
- Software background, preferred
- Experience with systems engineering standards and best practices
- Experience with other MBSE tools and frameworks
- Knowledge of space systems and subsystems, including spacecraft design and operations
- Certification in Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner)
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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.
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About L3Harris
Satellites, space sensors and rocket engines, inside a defense and aerospace prime.
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