Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (Optical)

About the Team

This role is part of the L3Harris Space Systems Sector within the Space and Mission Systems (SMS) Segment. As the largest and fastest-growing segment within L3Harris, SMS is well-positioned for continued success in the space domain. The team develops products that perform a variety of missions for customers, utilizing both space-based and ground-based applications. Systems Engineers within this group lead technology across the entire system lifecycle, engaging in all critical phases and milestone reviews from pursuit through system operation.

About the Role

The Optical Systems Engineer supports the program team by performing critical functions such as requirements management, interface management, system design, and risk and opportunity management. You will lead event-based activities including RCCAs, FRBs, and MRBs, while addressing open action items. This position focuses on optical communications and the application of electrical engineering principles into hardware.

In this role, you will evaluate customer and operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, ensuring the compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces. You will support the integration of optical terminals into satellite architectures, collaborating closely with engineering teams on system design, testing, and validation. The role requires working with requirements management software and supporting the test and troubleshooting of systems, modules, and sub-assemblies of RF modules.

You will interface with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other supporting functions to drive defect resolution to root cause. Additionally, you will generate and implement improvements in product and test design methodologies to reduce cost, increase yield, and improve throughput. The role involves generating and reviewing technical content for test procedures, drawings, engineering specifications, reports, and Engineering Change Orders. You will also execute design trades to support technical decisions and may participate in or lead business pursuit efforts.

Hiring Process & Application

Many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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Equal Opportunity & Culture

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are 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. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.