Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (ROCHESTER)

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 Engineering

Job Code: 35860

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking systems engineers in Rochester NY to work on a dynamic team to develop EO/IR solutions. They will have Systems Engineering responsibilities consisting of the synthesis, definition, analysis, development, integration & test of electro-optic systems for airborne and ground surveillance. Candidate will work closely with cross functional members in engineering, manufacturing, & program management to design, develop & build high performance systems.

Essential Functions:

• Design/develop system architectures, define key capabilities and performance requirements
• Define total systems design and technology that meet mission requirements
• Define system implementation approach and operational concepts
• Develop models and architectural guidelines for future technologies
• Ensure requirements are met and evaluate performance measures
• Perform system and subsystem integration, technical risk assessment, technical planning, verification and validation, and supportability analyses
• Understand and implement systems engineering processes on programs and projects
• Create and update essential engineering documents including specifications, reports, plans, technical memos, and presentations
• Coordinate with other functional engineers to develop and test products, resolve compatibility and interface problems with other subsystems
• Provide timely production support and problem resolution
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• MBSE (Model Based Systems Engineering)
• DOORS, Jama, and Cameo experience
• Control system modeling using Matlab/Simulink
• Experience with cyber security
• Video transport and encoding (H.264, MISB and SMPTE standards)
• Video processing algorithms
• Understanding of defense products for the environments and platforms L3Harris supports
• Ability to effectively plan and organize projects and manage priorities
• Excellent organization and multi-tasking abilities with the ability to resolve conflicting priorities