Scientist, Integration and Test Engineer (Palm Bay, FL - Top Secret/SCI Clearance)

L3Harris • Palm Bay, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of the L3Harris (LHX) Space Systems Sector within the Space and Mission Systems (SMS) Segment. The position leads, plans, and executes test operations across a portfolio of space payload programs, providing operations leadership, technical oversight, and strategic coordination for integration, verification, and validation of complex space systems. It also manages a team of engineers and partners with engineering, manufacturing, and program management to deliver high-quality mission hardware on schedule.

The role supports multiple programs and may require on-site operations at test facilities and partner sites. Travel may be required up to 10–20%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Active U.S. Government TS/SCI Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise with Earned Value Management processes and variance reporting.
• Experience leading integration and test activities for space payloads, spacecraft buses, or other complex aerospace systems.
• Background developing or executing verification and validation plans for hardware involving environmental testing, functional testing, or space-qualification processes.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and software subsystems commonly used in space hardware and how they interact during integration.
• Familiarity with enterprise-level test operations, including multi-program coordination, shared test infrastructure, and cross-program process alignment.
• Ability to interpret system-level requirements and translate them into actionable integration and test strategies.
• Experience establishing and managing test facilities, ground support equipment, or specialized test assets used for space payload or vehicle integration.
• Strong capability in root-cause analysis and leading resolution of issues discovered during integration or test execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and optimization of integration and test operations across multiple programs supporting space payloads and space vehicles.
• Develop enterprise-wide test strategies, test plans, verification approaches, and integration roadmaps with Program Management and Engineering.
• Oversee day-to-day activities of the Integration and Test Engineering team, ensuring alignment with program objectives, technical accuracy, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate test readiness, integration sequences, and test campaigns, maintaining configuration management and technical discipline throughout all phases.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues affecting integration or test execution schedules.
• Serve as the primary test operations interface for internal leadership and external customers on integration and test matters.
• Track program performance, risks, resources, and milestones related to integration and test operations, and communicate and plan mitigations in a timely manner.
• Support business pursuits and proposals, including technical proposal reviews and Basis of Estimate (BOE) development as required.
• Support on-site operations at test facilities and partner sites as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior