Systems Engineering - Defense

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Job Title: EO/IR Systems Engineer

This position provides mission engineering support services for a Washington, DC-based customer. The candidate will need to have in-depth knowledge associated with the use and performance of L3Harris-developed systems and products (both hardware and software). The candidate will monitor and trend system performance and must be able to recognize and respond to anomalous conditions. The individual is expected to be able to apply 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
• Work with L3Harris off-site factory support as well as on-site customers in a fast-paced, multi-company environment
• Participate in an on-call rotation and occasional surge or shift work

Must currently have an active Top Secret security clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or another related scientific discipline and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; Or, a Graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; Minimum of 2 years of relevant systems engineering experience
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MATLAB

Familiarity with Linux

• Familiarity with ground telemetry and commanding software, and mission scheduling software
• ability to interact with a cross-functional team and act as a 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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