Chief Systems Engineer, Scientist

Salary: $97000 - 141000 per year Requirements: Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of related experience In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 19 years of relevant experience Active US Government Secret Security Clearance Proficiency in generating/managing requirements at various system levels and cascading requirements to subsystems/sub-components Experience with DOORS and/or MBSE tools like CAMEO and MagicDraw Proven track record in leading large space programs across the entire system lifecycle Background in aerospace/defense systems, including space payloads, spacecraft bus, and ground systems Ability to work on ITAR or EAR projects Active US Government TS/SCI Security Clearance (preferred) Responsibilities: Lead the development of concepts of operation and conduct requirements analysis, decomposition, and generation at various system levels Ensure requirements traceability and create test plans to address those requirements Execute design trade-offs to inform technical decisions Oversee design reviews such as Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR) Guide integration and testing of electro-optical/infrared systems along with associated hardware and software Support or lead data analysis and modeling/simulation activities Assess customer and operational requirements to define and synchronize system performance needs, integrating technical parameters and ensuring compatibility across all physical, functional, and program interfaces Identify and mitigate risks within the program Mentor junior Systems Engineers Contribute to proposal activities and support program planning, guidance, and execution Technologies: Hardware Support Security LESS Matlab Python More: At L3Harris, we are committed to attracting and nurturing top-tier talent who share our passion for excellence. We foster an inclusive and engaging workplace that empowers our employees and supports a favorable work-life balance. Our corporate culture is built on strong values, community dedication, and an unwavering commitment to exemplary performance in everything we undertake. We pride ourselves on being the Trusted Disruptor in defense technology, delivering comprehensive solutions that connect multiple domains in support of national security. This opportunity is located in Fort Wayne, IN with a work schedule of 9/80, allowing for every other Friday off. last updated 28 week of 2026