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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer - **Company:** L3Harris Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Air Force Academy, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $92,500.0 - $171,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Systems Modeling Language, Visual Systems, MagicDraw - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74176641-senior-specialist-systems-engineer ## About the Role * 2+ years' experience with SysML/MBSE * Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to work harmoniously in a team environment with government customers and other contractors * Ability to negotiate solutions among functional groups (Systems Engineering, Mission Engineering, Software Engineering, etc.) * Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills demonstrated by related work experience * Strong coordination and organization skills with a focus on details * Proficient with domain knowledge (space systems engineering, ground optical systems, general systems) * Participate in agile execution, MBSE, and requirements analysis. * Possess interpersonal leadership skills with support to customers, including meetings and briefings. * Possess DoD engineering experience, System Development Life Cycle knowledge, Familiarity with DoD 5000. * Experience with DoD Systems Engineering artifacts (SEP, SEMP, TEMP, CMP, DMP). * Experience with INCOSE and/or NASA Systems Engineering Handbook requirements writing guide. * Potential 10% travel required., * Bachelor's Degree 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. * Active Secret security clearance. Preferred Additional Skills: * Experience with and knowledge of Space Domain Awareness mission and systems * Experience with MagicDraw MBSE tool * Experience with development and editing of MBSE diagrams, requirements, use-cases, and traceability to requirements * Experience with Engineering Drawings and traceability MagicDraw * Rational Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORs) experience * SysML/MBSE experience * Willingness to travel to remote location for up to a month per year ## Description As a Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer, you will contribute to a diverse technical team on the Maintenance of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities (MOSSAIC) Space Surveillance Telescope (SST) team. This position supports the Space Defense portfolio within the Space & Mission Systems segment, a great team of talented professionals with world class technical expertise who take a collaborative approach to engineering and enjoy working together. We have a long history of innovative and exceptional performance; we have earned our place as a trusted provider to our customers. In this position, you will bring your systems engineering background to a system engineering role where you can make a broad impact on programs and projects that are critical to our customers!, 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. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. 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