Lead, Systems Engineering Architect
L3HARRIS Technologies
Melbourne, FL · Posted October 9, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering Architect
Job Code: 45796
Job Location: Melbourne, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Systems Engineering architect to support enhancements to an established ground processing system. The successful architect will engage with customer, engineering, security, operations, and management personnel to define and document the solution requirements and designs, perform trade analyses, engage L3Harris Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to architect an affordable solution for system enhancements carrying acceptable risk.
This position is located in Melbourne, FL: https://careers.l3harris.com/en/florida
Essential Functions:
Interpretation of customers’ mission needs with a focus on identifying solution space and requirements gaps
Design and implement ground system enhancements through development of architecture solutions that meet requirements and align with best practices
Determines whether enhancement requests can be met with existing capabilities/designs or if new solution designs must be developed
Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to design and deploy ground solutions and services
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on technologies and best practices
Generation of system architecture views; decomposing proposed solutions to addressable configuration items
Demonstrates broad and deep technical knowledge; accesses Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as needed
Leads the development of appropriate solutions to customer needs
Must be able to obtain a NOAA Public Trust
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
Experience in managing the full lifecycle of complex engineering projects from conception to delivery
Experience with systems engineering principles and practices, including requirements management, architecture design, integration, testing, and verification
Preferred Additional Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience in a leadership role
Experience with relevant engineering tools and software.
Experience in the weather and antenna/RF industry is preferred
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