Senior Aerospace & Defense Systems Engineer

  • L3Harris Technologies
  • San Diego, California
  • 11/09/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support advanced aerospace and defense programs in Florida. In this mission-focused role, you will help design, integrate, test, and sustain complex systems serving government and commercial customers. Collaborate across engineering teams to translate customer needs into technical requirements, assess system performance, resolve integration issues, and deliver reliable solutions. Work may span communications, electronic warfare, space, aviation, or missile systems. Success requires sound engineering judgment, clear documentation, attention to quality, and a commitment to integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and innovation. Contribute to challenging work that supports national security and public safety.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine system architectures, designs, and technical requirements.
  • Integrate hardware and software components into complex aerospace and defense systems.
  • Plan and conduct system verification, validation, and performance testing.
  • Analyze technical issues, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Produce and maintain engineering documentation, specifications, and test reports.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, program, and customer teams.
  • Support systems throughout development, deployment, and sustainment.

Required Skills

  • Systems engineering
  • System architecture and design
  • Requirements analysis and management
  • Systems integration
  • Verification and validation
  • Test planning and execution
  • Aerospace and defense systems
  • Technical documentation
  • Root-cause analysis and troubleshooting
  • Cross-functional engineering collaboration