Scientist, Systems Engineering (Chief Systems Engineer)

Scientist, Systems Engineering (Chief Systems Engineer)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 Code: 44006Job Location: Fort Wayne, INJob Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)Job Description:The Chief Systems Engineer will lead concept of operation development and requirements analysis, decomposition, and generation at various levels of the system.Essential Functions:Lead requirements traceability and development of test plans to cover requirementsExecute design trades to support technical decisionsLead design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.)Lead integration and test of electro-optical/infrared systems and related hardware/softwareSupport/lead data analysis and modeling and simulationEvaluate customer and operational needs to help define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfacesEvaluate and mitigate risk within the programProvide mentoring to less experienced Systems EngineersContribute to proposal activitiesProgram planning, guidance, and executionQualifications:Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 15 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.Active US Government Secret Security ClearanceExperience generating/managing requirements at various levels of the system and flowing down requirements to sub-systems/sub-componentsExperience using DOORS and/or MBSE software such as CAMEO and MagicDrawExperience leading large space programs across the full system lifecycleExperience working on aerospace/defense systems (space payloads, spacecraft bus, ground systems, environmental testing)Preferred Additional Skills:Technical expertise in Electrical, Mechanical, Optical or equivalent engineering disciplineExperience with project management aspects of programs (cost account management/earned value management system, estimating costs, managing schedules)Experience with data analysis and/or modeling and simulation (e.g. with MATLAB/python)Experience with estimating and managing costsExperience architecting, analyzing, developing, and integrating end to end systems in areas such as EO/IR, RF, or space payload and spacecraft bus subsystemsAbility to work ITAR or EAR projectsActive US Government TS/SCI Security ClearanceL3Harris 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, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.