L3Harris Technologies
Lead, Systems Engineering (Ground Segment Engineer)
L3Harris Technologies is hiring a Lead, Systems Engineering (Ground Segment Engineer) in Palm Bay, FL, US. Posted October 9, 2026.
Job at a glance
- Company
- L3Harris Technologies
- Location
- Palm Bay, FL, US
- Sector
- Traditional Engineering
- Posted
- October 9, 2026
- First scanned
- October 10, 2026
About the job
Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering (Ground Segment Engineer)
Job Code: 45725
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
Spectral Solutions is looking for a MTC E2V2 Ground Segment Chief Systems Engineer (CSE). The Ground Segment Chief Engineer will be responsible for people management as well as technical leadership. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable product solutions.
Essential Functions:
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Requirements derivation/ownership.
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Responsible for leading an interdisciplinary team, designing, implementing, maintaining, and sustaining space mission engineering.
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Responsible for mission design, analysis, and operations
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Provide technical guidance to SE/Test/SW team at the system level.
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Responsible for decomposing complex requirements into detailed specifications.
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Responsible for Test Procedure/Use Case Verification
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Utilization of command and control tools (TTC, SCN, MPS, MDP). ****
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. 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.
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Experience with Ground MDA/SDA LEOps and Ops.
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Experience with command and control systems (ground space)
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Product Owner, CAM, or IPTL experience in space mission engineering
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Experience with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
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DOORs Experience
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Experience with Linux and windows Systems
Preferred Additional Skills:
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Software background, preferred
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Experience with systems engineering standards and best practices
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Experience with other MBSE tools and frameworks
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Knowledge of space systems and subsystems, including spacecraft design and operations
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Certification in Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner)
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