Scientist, Space Vehicle Systems Engineer

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Palm Bay
Posted on: March 9, 2026

Job Description:

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 Title: Scientist, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle) Job Code: 33359 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Work Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off) Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants Job Description: L3Harris' Space and Airborne Systems seeks a Space Vehicle Engineer to join our growing team in the Surveillance Systems Division supporting Radio Frequency (RF) missions. The person in this position will serve as a dedicated program Space Vehicle Engineer at L3Harris, responsible for the execution of the Space Vehicle within cost, schedule and technical constraints. This includes all phases of the program execution lifecycle: Design, Development, Integration and Test, and Mission Operations. The Space Vehicle Engineer will be responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team of electrical, mechanical and software engineers and analysts through the integration of the space craft bus, RF mission payload, and communications and network payloads. The role will include interfacing with both Program Management and Customers, providing status on the integration activities of the Space Vehicle as well as interfacing with both Mission and Ground Systems Engineering teams to ensure the Space Vehicle meets requirements and User needs. Essential Functions: Lead program Space Vehicle (SV) engineering scope, including integration activities for all phases of the program life cycle Drive trade studies to closure – ensuring cost, technical and schedule reflects program priorities Review SV engineering work products for consistency and accuracy Work with Mission and Ground Systems Engineering teams to flow down requirements to applicable subsystems, develop Space Vehicle level ConOps, and implement Space to Ground and Bus to Payload Interface Control Documents. Lead Space Vehicle portions of major technical reviews and failure investigations Chair engineering review boards to ensure all changes to the technical baseline are coordinated internally and externally Coordinate with Space Vehicle engineering peers to ensure implementation of lessons learned and best practices Ability to achieve DoD S/TS security clearances Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 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. Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams in executing space vehicle programs Experience with major program design reviews across the program life cycle (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PSR, etc.) Experience with system-level requirements verification including allocation, flow down, analysis, testing, & demonstration Experience leading systems engineering teams in executing/backlog programs Experience managing/leveraging technical, cost and schedule requirements Experience with Hardware/Software integration, testing, and troubleshooting Experience working with external suppliers and subcontractors Experience in mentoring and growing technical staff Preferred Additional Skills: Active TS/SCI security clearance Familiarity with active and/or passive Radio Frequency (RF) mission payloads Familiarity with System-level performance analysis (e.g., image analysis, thermal analysis, structural analysis, end-to-end performance, reliability analysis) Strong understanding in space vehicle subsystem designs: Power, Thermal, Communications (Optical or RF), Data Management, Structures, Mechanisms, GNC, Propulsion, Configuration/Packaging, Software, Fault Management, Harness, etc. Strong understanding of design considerations in various orbital regimes: radiation, space charging, thermal control, power generation, etc. Familiarity with top level mission analysis and trades such as conops, DITL, coverage maps, revisit rates, etc. in support of mission formulation Well versed in functions, responsibilities and interconnectivities between Space Segment, Ground Segment and Launch Segment Familiarity with Digital Engineering and MBSE tools such as DOORs, CAMEO, CREO, JIRA Accustomed to leading technical engagement with internal and external customers in formal presentations as well as informal table-top discussions Experience with internal and external interface management 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. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.

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