L3Harris Technologies
Scientist, Systems Engineering (Chief Systems Engineer): Sign-on bonus ($50k max) 1
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- Sector
- Traditional Engineering
- Posted
- Nov 7, 2026
- First found
- Nov 7, 2026, 10:21 AM ET
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About the job
Job Title: Scientist, Systems Engineering (Chief Systems Engineer)
Job Code: 47558
Job Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)
Job Description:
The Chief Systems Engineer will lead concept of operation development and requirements analysis, decomposition, and generation at various levels of the system. This position is in Fort Wayne: https://careers.l3harris.com/en/Fort-Wayne
Essential Functions:
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Lead requirements traceability and development of test plans to cover requirements
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Execute design trades to support technical decisions
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Lead design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.)
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Lead integration and test of electro-optical/infrared systems and related hardware/software
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Support/lead data analysis and modeling and simulation
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Evaluate customer and operational needs to help define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
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Evaluate and mitigate risk within the program
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Provide mentoring to less experienced Systems Engineers
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Contribute to proposal activities
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Program planning, guidance, and execution
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 15 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
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Active US Government Secret Security Clearance
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Experience generating/managing requirements at various levels of the system and flowing down requirements to sub-systems/sub-components
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Experience using DOORS and/or MBSE software such as CAMEO and MagicDraw
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Experience leading large space programs across the full system lifecycle
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Experience working on aerospace/defense systems (space payloads, spacecraft bus, ground systems, environmental testing)
Preferred Additional Skills:
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Technical expertise in Electrical, Mechanical, Optical or equivalent engineering discipline
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Experience with project management aspects of programs (cost account management/earned value management system, estimating costs, managing schedules)
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Experience with data analysis and/or modeling and simulation (e.g. with MATLAB/python)
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Experience with estimating and managing costs
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Experience architecting, analyzing, developing, and integrating end to end systems in areas such as EO/IR, RF, or space payload and spacecraft bus subsystems
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Ability to work ITAR or EAR projects
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Active US Government TS/SCI Security Clearance
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