Lead Systems Engineer

Lead, Systems Engineering (Optical Systems Program Lead)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.The L3Harris Agile Systems Engineering department is seeking a systems engineer to join our team and support one of our newer programs. AgileEO specializes in space-based, small aperture visible and IR telescopes with integrated electromechanical devices used for motion and focus control. The successful candidate will support the program technical leads (Lead or Chief Systems Engineer, IPT Lead) by performing technical analysis, managing specifications, and generating design review and technical documents. Additional responsibilities include supporting the test and design verification, requirements sell off, end item data package (EIDP) generation efforts.Essential Functions:Lead and manage system tasking activities to ensure timely and effective completion.Manage priorities while balancing program demands to meet project objectives.Contribute to Program Management Reviews (QPMR/PMR/MOR) and present to internal and external customers.Lead risk management processes by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to ensure project success.Responsible for maintaining Risk Register.Responsible for Level 1 requirements sell-off and End Item Data Packages (EIDP).Offer input on Level 2 requirements sell-off and EIDP.Manage the completion and quality of Level 3 EIDP.Provide feedback for the release of Level 2 drawings and oversee the release of Level 3 drawingsContribute to Program Management Reviews (QPMR/PMR/MOR) and present toProvide training and mentoring to team members to promote skill development and knowledge continuity.Review SDRL to confirm they meet project requirements.Provide input and oversee SDRL as needed.Consult on Level 1 and Level 2 specifications.Manage the development and release of Level 3 specifications and SOW.Oversee the overall qualification process, ensuring all systems meet required standards and specifications.Participate in bi-weekly Technical Exchange Meetings (TEM) by providing insights and feedback.Contribute technical expertise and consultative recommendations as a member of the Engineering Review Boards (ERB).Provide input on Proposals, Basis of Estimates (BOE) and technical volumes for project proposals.Assist in resolving Non-Conformance Reports (NCR).Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, or other related scientific discipline and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experienceCandidate must have active Secret security clearancePrior or current professional experience with electro-optical designPrior or current professional experience with system integration processes and best practicesExperience with systems engineering within space environmentPreferred Additional Skills:Hold an active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearancePrior or current professional experience with electronics, sensors, detectors, and imaging systemExperience in leading technical teams, managing projects and competing priorities, and coordinating cross-functional engineering activitiesExperience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL)Demonstrated experience with space systems engineering, including knowledge of space environments, satellite systems, and space mission designFamiliarity with NASA-STD-1540 and/or NASA-STD-7002Proficient in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and traditional systems engineering tools such as DOORs, JAMA, Cameo Systems Modeler, Magic Draw, JIRA, and SysMLExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical information to diverse audiencesStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of tackling complex engineering challengesAbility to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goalsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and other relevant engineering and simulation software tools, such as MATLAB