Lead, Systems Engineer (Deputy CSE) - Space Optical Payloads : Sign-on bonus ($30K max)
About The Position
L3Harris Technologies is hiring a Deputy Chief Systems Engineer in Wilmington, Massachusetts, to support the design, development, integration, testing, and delivery of space-based remote sensing systems. The role calls for proficiency across the systems engineering process, significant experience designing and testing complex systems, and the ability to coordinate technical teams. The position leads systems engineering activities across the lifecycle, including concept of operations and requirements development, requirements traceability, test planning, design trades and reviews, and integration and testing of electro-optical/infrared systems and related hardware and software. It also contributes to analysis and modeling, program risk management, technical performance definition, mentoring, proposals, and program planning and execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 7 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 13 years of related experience.
- Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
- Professional experience generating and managing requirements at multiple system levels and flowing requirements down to subsystems and subcomponents.
- At least 2 years of experience using DOORS and/or MBSE software such as CAMEO and MagicDraw.
- At least 2 years of experience leading large space programs across the full system lifecycle.
- Professional experience in laser/LADAR system design.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with space payloads, spacecraft bus, ground systems, and environmental testing.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work with cross-functional teams and act as a customer interface.
- Ability to collaborate across all levels of leadership.
- Experience with program project-management activities, including cost account management, earned value management, cost estimating, and schedule management.
- Experience with data analysis and/or modeling and simulation, such as MATLAB or Python.
- Experience estimating and managing costs.
- Experience architecting, analyzing, developing, and integrating end-to-end systems in areas such as EO/IR, RF, space payloads, or spacecraft bus subsystems.
- Experience with space ground systems and space vehicle operations, and ability to work on ITAR or EAR projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead concept of operations development and requirements analysis, decomposition, and generation at multiple system levels.
- Lead requirements traceability and develop test plans to cover requirements.
- Execute design trades to support technical decisions.
- Lead design reviews, including PDR and CDR.
- Lead integration and testing of electro-optical/infrared systems and related hardware and software.
- Support or lead data analysis, modeling, and simulation.
- Evaluate customer and operational needs to help define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of physical, functional, and program interfaces.
- Evaluate and mitigate program risk.
- Mentor less experienced Systems Engineers.
- Contribute to proposal activities, program planning, guidance, and execution.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available to qualified applicants.
- A sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 may be included as part of an offer package for this level.
- Health and disability insurance.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Education assistance.
- Parental leave.
- Paid time off.
- Company-paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
