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Springfield, VA (On-Site/Office)
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 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.
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer - Operations Support
Job Code: 34861
Job Location: Springfield, Virginia (100% On-site)
Job Schedule: 5/8
Job Description:
L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer to support planning, coordination, and execution of operational software acceptance testing for mission-critical space systems. This role ensures delivered software complies with established requirements, operational use cases, and performance standards prior to deployment.
The Systems Engineer will develop comprehensive test strategies, execute formal acceptance testing events, analyze performance outcomes, and document results in coordination with government stakeholders and engineering teams. The position requires close collaboration with the Space Program Office (SPO), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Operations Center Engineering, and cross-functional development teams to ensure high-quality, operationally ready software solutions.
Essential Functions:
• Develop comprehensive test plans, test procedures, and detailed test cases derived from software requirements and operational scenarios.
• Define entrance and exit criteria for formal test events.
• Establish and configure test environments to support operational testing.
• Coordinate with the Space Program Office (SPO), NRO Operations Center Engineering, and other stakeholders to align testing scope and objectives.
• Execute formal acceptance tests, both manual and automated, in accordance with approved test plans.
• Monitor, document, and track results, including defects, discrepancies, and performance deviations.
• Validate defect resolution and conduct regression testing as required.
• Prepare comprehensive test reports, including test summaries, test case execution results, defect logs, and overall performance assessments.
• Present findings and recommendations to program leadership and government stakeholders.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and test outcomes.
• Partner with software developers, systems engineers, and operational users to validate requirements and operational use cases.
• Participate in project reviews and technical interchange meetings, providing status updates on testing activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing methodologies, automation strategies, and process efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret system performance data and identify discrepancies.
Qualifications:
• 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.
• Top Secret SCI w/CI Poly required.
• 2 years of experience planning and executing operational software acceptance testing.
• 2 years of experience developing test plans, test procedures, and detailed test documentation.
• 2 years of experience coordinating with government stakeholders in a formal test environment.
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. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
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.
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer - Operations Support
Job Code: 34861
Job Location: Springfield, Virginia (100% On-site)
Job Schedule: 5/8
Job Description:
L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer to support planning, coordination, and execution of operational software acceptance testing for mission-critical space systems. This role ensures delivered software complies with established requirements, operational use cases, and performance standards prior to deployment.
The Systems Engineer will develop comprehensive test strategies, execute formal acceptance testing events, analyze performance outcomes, and document results in coordination with government stakeholders and engineering teams. The position requires close collaboration with the Space Program Office (SPO), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Operations Center Engineering, and cross-functional development teams to ensure high-quality, operationally ready software solutions.
Essential Functions:
• Develop comprehensive test plans, test procedures, and detailed test cases derived from software requirements and operational scenarios.
• Define entrance and exit criteria for formal test events.
• Establish and configure test environments to support operational testing.
• Coordinate with the Space Program Office (SPO), NRO Operations Center Engineering, and other stakeholders to align testing scope and objectives.
• Execute formal acceptance tests, both manual and automated, in accordance with approved test plans.
• Monitor, document, and track results, including defects, discrepancies, and performance deviations.
• Validate defect resolution and conduct regression testing as required.
• Prepare comprehensive test reports, including test summaries, test case execution results, defect logs, and overall performance assessments.
• Present findings and recommendations to program leadership and government stakeholders.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and test outcomes.
• Partner with software developers, systems engineers, and operational users to validate requirements and operational use cases.
• Participate in project reviews and technical interchange meetings, providing status updates on testing activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing methodologies, automation strategies, and process efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret system performance data and identify discrepancies.
Qualifications:
• 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.
• Top Secret SCI w/CI Poly required.
• 2 years of experience planning and executing operational software acceptance testing.
• 2 years of experience developing test plans, test procedures, and detailed test documentation.
• 2 years of experience coordinating with government stakeholders in a formal test environment.
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. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
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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. Visit L3Harris.com for more information.
