Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer – Mission Payload

L3Harris Technologies

. Support systems engineering activities for a space-based EO/IR mission payload system through design, development, integration, test, and verification .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeFort Wayne • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering for space-based EO/IR mission payload systems, including requirements development, integration, and verification. Proficient in managing technical documentation, interface management, and supporting cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

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Systems EngineeringRequirements DevelopmentIntegration and TestModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)Earned Value Management (EVM)

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Hard Skills

Requirements ManagementInterface ManagementVerification PlanningTelemetry AnalysisAnomaly InvestigationTechnical DocumentationConfiguration ManagementTrade StudiesSystem-Level AnalysisCost Account Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationProblem-Solving SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

DOORSJamaCameoMagicDrawCapella

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

EO/IR SystemsElectro-Optical PayloadsRemote Sensing SystemsSpacecraft OperationsMission Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Remote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support systems engineering activities for a space-based EO/IR mission payload system through design, development, integration, test, and verification
Develop, decompose, allocate, and maintain system, subsystem, and component-level requirements
Support requirements traceability and verification planning across the payload development lifecycle
Coordinate definition and management of internal and external interfaces across payload subsystems and with spacecraft or mission elements
Develop and maintain specifications, verification matrices, interface documentation, technical plans, and trade study documentation
Perform and support system-level analyses, trade studies, and technical assessments
Support system integration and test planning, discrepancy resolution, and technical issue closure
Participate in SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and related customer or internal reviews
Collaborate with optics, focal plane, electronics, software, mechanical, thermal, integration and test, quality, reliability, and mission operations teams
Identify and communicate technical risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies and support mitigation planning
Maintain technical baseline consistency through configuration and change management practices
Support Cost Account Management activities, including planning, tracking, and reporting scope, schedule, and cost performance for assigned engineering work packages

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or a Graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
Eligibility to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
Experience with space-based EO/IR systems, electro-optical payloads, remote sensing systems, or related mission hardware
Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS, DOORS Next, Jama, or similar
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches and tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, Capella, or similar
Experience with interface management, ICD development, and verification traceability
Experience supporting integration and test, anomaly resolution, or system verification activities
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), work package management, or Cost Account Management (CAM) responsibilities
Prior experience serving as a technical lead, subsystem lead, deputy IPT lead, or CAM on a development program
Active security clearance preferred
Experience supporting spacecraft, payload, ground, or mission operations for space systems programs
Experience in requirements development, decomposition, verification planning, and traceability
Experience analyzing telemetry, mission data, or operational performance data
Experience with anomaly investigation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced mission environment, including possible launch and on-orbit support activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities