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Scientist, Systems Engineering (Chief Systems Engineer)

L3Harris Technologies

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: Scientist, Systems Engineering (Chief Systems Engineer)

Job Code: 38227

Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Job 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 requirements
  • Execute design trades to support technical decisions
  • Lead design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.)
  • Lead integration and test of electro-optical/infrared systems and related hardware/software
  • Support/lead data analysis and modeling and simulation
  • Evaluate customer and operational needs to help define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
  • Evaluate and mitigate risk within the program
  • Provide mentoring to less experienced Systems Engineers
  • Contribute to proposal activities
  • Program planning, guidance, and execution


Qualifications:

  • Bachelors 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 Clearance
  • Experience generating/managing requirements at various levels of the system and flowing down requirements to sub-systems/sub-components
  • Experience using DOORS and/or MBSE software such as CAMEO and MagicDraw
  • Experience leading large space programs across the full system lifecycle
  • Experience 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 discipline
  • Experience 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 costs
  • Experience architecting, analyzing, developing, and integrating end to end systems in areas such as EO/IR, RF, or space payload and spacecraft bus subsystems
  • Ability to work ITAR or EAR projects
  • Active US Government TS/SCI Security Clearance


#LI-KB1

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.

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