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Posted 5 Jul 2026
Specialist, Systems Engineer (Space Optics) 1
L3Harris Technologies
📍 Greece
Full-time
Job description
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><strong>Job Title: Specialist, System Engineering (Space Optics)</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><strong>Job Code: 39723</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><strong>Job Location: Rochester, NY</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><strong>Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><strong>Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants</strong></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><strong>Job Description: </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">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 infrared telescopes with integrated electromechanical devices used for motion and focus control. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">The successful candidate will be a technical point of contact and IPT, performing technical analysis, managing specifications, and generating design review and technical documents. Additional responsibilities include leading the test and design verification, requirements sell off, and end item data package (EIDP) generation efforts. </span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><strong>Essential Functions: </strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Systems engineering experience in passive/active electro-optical hardware</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Perform technical analysis, manage specifications, and generate design review, requirements, specifications, interface, and technical documents.</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Support product test and design verification, requirements sell-off, risk assessments and mitigations, end item data package generation efforts</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Engage in continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency and effectiveness.</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">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.</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Utilize systems engineering tools and methodologies to support model-based systems engineering (MBSE).</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Contribute to proposal development and program planning activities.</span></li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">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.</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Professional experience in a systems engineering role supporting requirements, design, manufacturing, and integration of systems</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Professional experience working with MBSE tools and methodologies</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Experience working on aerospace products</span></li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><strong>Preferred Additional Skills: </strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Candidate with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance is highly desirable.</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Technical Subject Matter Expertise in optical, electro-optical, electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, or equivalent engineering discipline.</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Relevant experience with the design, manufacture, integration, test and sell-off of space-based EO/IR subsystems.</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Cameo Systems/No Magic Model-based systems engineering (MBSE), SysML</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Ability to support program milestone reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, FCA/PCA, PSR).</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Ability to collaborate across all levels of leadership.</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Work collaboratively with others and complete assignments with a team-oriented approach.</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Strong communication and interpersonal skills – taking complex concepts and sharing with others.</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Ability to architect an end-to-end space system with a full understanding of the product lifecycle.</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Experience with project management aspects of technology development programs.</span></li><li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Experience with estimating and managing costs & creating and managing schedules</span></li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">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 <em>$80,500.00 - $149,500.00</em> 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.</span></p><p> </p><p>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. 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