Associate, Systems Engineer (Vandenburg, CA)

L3Harris Technologies • Lompoc, CA

88d • $70,500 - $129,500

About The Position

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. L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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. The Assured Access to Space program is seeking highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineers to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have some background in space systems, stakeholder management experience, integration & test experience, industrial engineering experience, facility design and management.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or have completed their Bachelor's degree within the last 12 months.
• Ability to obtain and hold a government clearance, TS/SCI as required.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with satellite payload integration, testing, and launch operations.
• Understanding of spacecraft processing or equivalent facilities including clean rooms, HVAC, power systems, cranes, vapor detection systems, spacecraft and launch vehicle ground support equipment.
• Experience working with and presenting in front of government officers.
• Experience working in a space vehicle assembly building or similar environment.
• Knowledge of Vandenberg Space Force Base operations and procedures.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as NASA, DoD, ISR, EWR 127.1, AFSPCMAN 91-710 and commercial spaceflight regulations.
• 0-2 years of experience in systems engineering, preferably within the aerospace or defense industry.
• Proficiency in using engineering tools and software like Autocad, Creo PTC, Cameo for analysis, simulation, and documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a high-stakes environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, manage stakeholders, and work under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and sustain the Vandenburg launch facility.
• Support technically through the product/program full life cycle including facility design, satellite and launch vehicle integration & test, verification, and sustainment.
• Support the processing and integration of satellites into launch vehicles in a payload processing facility.
• Ensure all facility systems and interfaces correctly support and meet requirements.
• Participate and support testing and validation procedures to ensure the functionality and reliability of facility systems in support of satellite processing prior to launch.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including facility designs, assembly procedures, test plans, and operational guidelines.
• Work closely with diverse cross-functional teams, including design engineers, chief systems engineer, project managers, safety, support contractors and technicians to ensure seamless integration and successful mission processing.
• Identify and resolve technical issues that arise during spacecraft processing facility checkout, support operations, hardware modifications, processing operations.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree