Specialist, Ground Systems Engineer

Specialist, Ground Systems EngineerL3Harris 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: Specialist, Ground Systems EngineerJob Code: 45649Job Location: Melbourne, FloridaJob Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked (Every Other Friday Off)Job Description:L3Harris is a key provider of the Geostationary Ground Sustainment Services that enable our nation's weather capabilities. As a ground systems engineer, you'll lead and coordinate critical deployment and integration activities, ensuring seamless integration, testing, and verification of ground infrastructure.

As the Deputy Integration Test Checkout Lead, you will provide timely updates to customers, coordinate and deconflict deployments across the enterprise, and generate and maintain detailed deployment schedules. The successful candidate will also support the Enterprise Infrastructure Chief Software Engineer, preparing, creating, and reviewing build and patch deployment documentation, and communicating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure tracking documentation is updated and due dates are met.Essential Functions:Developing and managing Detailed Deployment Schedule (DDS) activities to ensure on-time and efficient deployment processesCoordinate and de-conflict deployment activitiesDevelop detailed test plans, descriptions, and proceduresAttend and facilitate weekly Integration Test Checkout meetings, prepare meeting agendas, and generate associated reportsCreate the customer Operational Configuration Control Record (OCCR), link baseline Patch Work Requests (WRs) and Program Tracking Reports (PTRs) to the newly created OCCR and notify the SMEs the OCCR is openGenerate PTR reports per baseline, maintain PTRs status, and due datesReview all baseline PTR tabs to ensure required information is enteredMonitor PTR hours compared to PTR Status report to ensure hours are accurateEnsure all the baseline deliverable documentation is received from each SME and review for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with program standards, resulting in documentation that is ready for delivery to facilitate a smooth deploymentQualifications:Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.Preferred Additional Skills:Ability to communicate within and outside of the organization using collaboration tools, presentations, written reports, and in-person meetings including with customers and vendorsCandidate must be fluent in using Microsoft Excel and Outlook. Able to multitask and proactively understand the Detailed Deployment Schedule (DDS)Proficient in Microsoft Word and OneNote for effective data management and document preparationExperienced with IBM ClearQuest for tracking and managing PTRs and OCCRs