Space Systems, Chief Systems Engineer (Active TS/SCI Clearance Required)

Job Title : Space Systems, Chief Systems Engineer (Active TS / SCI Clearance Required)Job Code : 16332Job Location : Palm Bay, FLJob Description : This role is part of the L3Harris (LHX) Space Systems Sector within the Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) Segment.

SAS is the largest and the fastest growing segment within LHX and well postured for continued growth and success in the domain.

The products we develop perform a variety of missions for our customers with both space-based and ground-based applications.

The Systems Engineers that support these missions lead the technology across the entire system lifecycle. They engage in all the of critical phases and milestone reviews including pursuit, SDR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PSR, and system operation.

The Space Systems Sector has growing needs across a variety of programs, and our team may support one or multiple programs at any given time.

Our roles will support the larger program team performing critical functions such as requirements management, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), interface management, system design, risk and opportunity management, verification planning, test planning, and leading multiple event-based activities such as RCCAs, FRBs, MRBs, and addressing any open action items.

All Systems Engineers must be able to work and lead in collaborative environments, fostering the success of the overall team.

Specific essential skills for this role are listed below : Essential Functions : Experience leading large space programs across the full system lifecycleComfortable negotiating technical and non-technical scope with customersExperience with SIGINT programs and processesExperience with RF space payloads and systemsExperience with space, ground systems architecture and implementationExperience leading complex technical teams and programs to deliver hardwareExperience with requirements management software such as DOORSExperience with fixed-price programs with government customersDirect experience leading technical teamsApplies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a lifecycle balanced systemProvides systems engineering expertise and technical leadership in a broad field of engineering, research, design, and development for highly complex systemsApplies systems engineering standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniquesExperience developing, managing, and verifying requirements for components or systemsEvaluates customer and / operational needs to help define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfacesEvaluate and mitigate risk within the programExecute design trades to support technical decisionsQualifications : 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 experienceActive TS / SCI ClearanceExperience with RF space payloadsPreferred Additional Skills : Space Vehicle (SV) design integration and test experienceExperience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and its tools such as CAMEO and MagicDrawExperience with space ground systems and space vehicle operationExperience with space vehicle design, integration, and testOrganized and detail-orientedExcellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to work harmoniously in a team environment with government customers and other contractors