[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All L3Harris Technologies jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/) · [Search jobs](/search/) L3Harris Technologies · Palm Bay, Brevard, FL # Lead, Systems Engineer Palm Bay, Brevard, FL Manager or lead Operations Listed on L3Harris Technologies’s official careers site. Listed as of October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on L3Harris Technologies’s careers site →](https://careers.l3harris.com/en/job/palm-bay/lead-systems-engineer/4832/101366619296) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [L3Harris Technologies](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/) / Lead, Systems Engineer ## Job description 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 Engineer Job Code: 45403 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!) ### Relocation Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants Job Description: This position will be responsible for providing Systems Engineering support & leadership for space based and associated subsystems across multiple responsive space programs in the Space and Mission Systems Segment of L3Harris Technologies, specifically supporting the Surveillance Systems Division. The products we develop perform a variety of missions for our customers with both space-based and ground-based applications. The Systems Engineers that support these missions lead the technology across the entire system lifecycle. They engage in all the of critical phases and milestone reviews including pursuit, SDR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PSR, and system operation. The Space Systems Sector has growing needs across a variety of programs, and our team may support one or multiple programs at any given time. Our roles will support the larger program team performing critical functions such as requirements management, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), interface management, system design, risk and opportunity management, verification planning, test planning, and leading multiple event-based activities such as RCCAs, FRBs, MRBs, and addressing any open action items. All Systems Engineers must be able to work and lead in collaborative environments, fostering the success of the overall team. Specific essential skills for this role are listed below: Essential Functions: Experience with space hardware and testing Experience with RF space payloads and systems Experience with leading space, ground systems architecture and implementation Experience leading complex technical teams and programs to deliver hardware Experience with requirements management software such as DOORS, Jama Experience with leading in a fixed-price programs with government customers - Direct experience leading technical teams - Provide technical engineering leadership to a dynamic engineering development team, working through first unit test, design verification test, integration and transition to production tasks on complex RF components, modules, subsystems & systems. - Support test and troubleshooting of systems, modules and sub-assemblies of RF modules, working directly with program engineering personnel as required Interface with Engineering, Operations, Quality and other supporting functions to drive defect resolution to root cause - Generate and implement improvements in product and test design and methodologies to reduce cost, increase yield, and improve throughput - Generate and review the technical content of test procedures, drawings, engineering specifications, reports, Engineering Change - Orders, and other documentation Experience developing, managing, and verifying requirements for components or systems - Participate in and potentially lead business pursuit efforts - Evaluates 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 - Evaluate and mitigate risk within the program - Execute design trades to support technical decisions Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and its tools such as CAMEO and MagicDraw Qualifications: 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. ### TS/SCI clearance is required Preferred Additional Skills Experience with space ground systems and space vehicle operation Experience with space vehicle design, integration, and test L3Harris 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Palm Bay, Brevard, FL[Apply on L3Harris Technologies’s careers site →](https://careers.l3harris.com/en/job/palm-bay/lead-systems-engineer/4832/101366619296) ## More jobs at L3Harris Technologies ### [Ground System Test Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/jobs/972986351ff2bd50c1c1/) Palm Bay, Brevard, FL ### [Integration and Test Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/jobs/04237d68b715ca9bd8c4/) Palm Bay, Brevard, FL ### [Lead, Electrical Engineer (Power)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/jobs/5fe4c742d6d1cd483f08/) Palm Bay, Brevard, FL ### [Lead, Electrical Engineering - FPGA Verification Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/jobs/0244b72962bc3c9ead5b/) Palm Bay, Brevard, FL ### [Lead, Integration and Test Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/l3harris-technologies/jobs/950e41f4c9b787a7c289/) Palm Bay, Brevard, FL ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Systems Engineer Principal – Lead Systems Engineer - Sign On Bonus](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/657e2c9d99a45a32a818/) BAE Systems · Boulder, Colorado, United States ### [Systems Engineer - Combat Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/cdb84be64109906ae413/) Lockheed Martin · Mount Laurel, NJ ### [Systems Engineer - Hardware Systems- E2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/197ed5bba715ba05d3b0/) Lockheed Martin · Owego, NY ### [Systems Engineer - Cryptographic Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/99045b965b31d498e485/) General Dynamics · Dedham, MA, US ### [Systems Engineer Regional Strike Programs(Hardware-Systems / Systems / Test & Integration / MBSE)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/8609e6d6cbe4e725381c/) General Dynamics · Pittsfield, MA, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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