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Lead, Systems Engineering (Software Systems) (Melbourne)
Melbourne, FLApril 1st, 2026
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: Lead, Systems Engineering (Software Systems)Job Code: 34307Job Location: Palm Bay, FL or Melbourne, FLJob Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)Job Description:The systems engineer will be responsible for leading an interdisciplinary team, designing, implementing, maintaining, and sustaining space mission engineering, including mission design, analysis, and operations.Our Spectral Systems teams serve a broad array of government, civil, and commercial customers by enhancing information superiority, contributing to our national security and providing actionable data for the protection of property and human life. We specialize in high-reliability airborne and space-based remote sensing payloads that offer active and motion imaging and data processing, exploitation and dissemination. We also provide solutions that map and monitor the earth for a variety of commercial and governmental users.Essential Functions:Support the product/program full life cycle including advanced R&D, capture, proposals, design, integration & test, verification, and sustainment.Lead an interdisciplinary team as a Product Owner, CAM, IPTL in space mission engineering, including mission design, analysis, and operations.Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies to develop and manage system models using Cameo Systems Modeler.Design and implement software systems to support space mission engineering.Decompose high-level requirements into detailed, actionable specifications.Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.Develop and maintain documentation, including system architecture diagrams, interface control documents, and test plans.Support the verification and validation of system requirements through rigorous testing and analysis.Train operators on system usage and provide support for customer testing.Debug user-facing GUIs using representative operational data.Ability to obtain a NOAA Public Trust.Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field. 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.Active Top Secret security clearanceSecurity+ certificationMinimum 5 years in Cameo Systems Modeler or similar MBSE toolsExperience with PowerShell scripting and Familiarity with markup languagesProfessional experience with microservice architecture and its application in software systemsProduct Owner, CAM, or IPTL experienceExperience decomposing complex requirements into detailed specificationsExperience with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)Experience with Linux and Windows SystemsExperience with Test Procedure/Use Case VerificationExperience automating software GUIsExperience with Eggplant or other automation toolsPreferred Additional Skills:Experience with other MBSE tools and frameworksKnowledge of space systems and subsystems, including spacecraft design and operationsCertification in Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner)MBSE CertificationExperience with systems engineering standards and best practicesWeather and antenna/RF experience#LI-KB1L3Harris 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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