Systems Engineering Specialist with Security Clearance

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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, EO/IR Systems Engineer (Top Secret Clearance)

Job Location: On-site in Herndon, VA

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

This position provides mission engineering support services for a Washington, DC based customer.

The candidate will need to have in depth knowledge associated with use and performance of the L3Harris developed systems and products (both hardware and software). The candidate will be monitoring and trending system performance and must be able to recognize and respond to anomalous conditions.The individual is expected to be able to use the application of advanced engineering standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques to solve complex problems associated with spaceflight hardware.

The candidate will need to work independently to resolve a wide range of engineering problems, requiring collaboration with all required disciplines (mechanical, optical, electrical, software, etc.). This position requires continuous communication of technical issues, risks, opportunities and status with respect to L3Harris supplied products. There is daily interaction with teammates and customers to ensure mission success.

Provide Mission Operations support to current L3Harris products.

Help develop and verify mission CONOPs as well as drive current CONOPS to successful program execution.

The candidate will be working with L3Harris off-site factory support as well as on-site based customers in a fast paced, multi-company environment.

There is an on-call component to this position and occasional surge or shift work

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, or other related scientific discipline and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Active Top Secret security clearance

Minimum of 2 years relevant systems engineering background

Included in the relevant systems engineering work is a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience with space systems and/or sensor systems technology design, manufacture, integration, test

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Matlab

Familiarity with Linux

Familiarity with ground telemetry & commanding software and mission scheduling software

Excellent inter-personal and communication skills, ability to interact with a cross functional team, act as customer interface

L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. 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. 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. 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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