Sr Specialist, System Engineering (Space Optical Systems)
L3HARRIS Technologies
Rochester, NY · Posted October 1, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Sr Specialist, System Engineering (Space Optical Systems)
Job Code: 45467
Job Location: Rochester, NY
Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off
Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants
Job Description:
The L3Harris space superiority and imaging systems engineering department is seeking a systems engineer to join our team and support programs that we have recently won. The department specializes in space-based, small and large aperture visible and IR telescopes with integrated electromechanical devices used for motion and focus control.
The successful candidate will be performing technical analysis, managing specifications, and generating design reviews and technical documents. Additional responsibilities include leading the test and design verification, requirements sell off, and end item data package (EIDP) generation efforts.
Essential Functions:
Development and execution of system architecture and system design plans.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration and compatibility of all system components and provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Perform technical analysis, manage specifications, and generate design review, requirements, specifications, interface, and technical documents.
Support product test and design verification, requirements sell-off, risk assessments and mitigations, end item data package generation efforts
Mentor and train junior engineers to build and strengthen the team’s technical expertise.
Engage in continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency and effectiveness.
Utilize systems engineering tools and methodologies to support model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
Contribute to proposal development and program planning activities.
Ability to obtain a U.S. TS/SCI clearance upon being hired
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or other related scientific discipline and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Professional experience in a systems engineering role supporting requirements, design, manufacturing, and integration of systems
2+ years systems engineering experience with space-based payloads or aerospace vehicle systems.
Professional experience working in aerospace or space industry
Preferred Additional Skills:
An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is highly desirable.
Prior experience with the development of optics, imaging, or space based remote sensing systems.
Systems engineering experience with space-based EO/IR systems with electromechanical pointing and focus control.
Expertise in optical, electro-optical, electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, or equivalent engineering discipline.
Relevant experience with the design, manufacture, integration, test and sell-off of space-based EO/IR subsystems.
Cameo Systems/No Magic Model-based systems engineering (MBSE), SysML
Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
Ability to support program milestone reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, FCA/PCA, PSR).
Ability to collaborate across all levels of leadership.
Work collaboratively with others and complete assignments with a team-oriented approach.
Ability to architect an end to end space system with a full understanding of the product lifecycle
Experience with project management aspects of technology development programs.
Experience with estimating and managing costs, & creating and managing schedules.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $92,500.00 - $171,500.00 This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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