Specialist, Systems Engineer (Space Optics)

L3HHCM20•Town of Gates, NY

About The Position

The L3Harris space superiority and imaging systems engineering department is seeking a systems engineer to join our team and support programs that we have recently won. The department specializes in space-based, small and large aperture visible and infrared telescopes with integrated electromechanical devices used for motion and focus control. The successful candidate will be a technical point of contact and IPT, performing technical analysis, managing specifications, and generating design review and technical documents. Additional responsibilities include leading the test and design verification, requirements sell off, and end item data package (EIDP) generation efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
Professional experience in a systems engineering role supporting requirements, design, manufacturing, and integration of systems
Professional experience working with MBSE tools and methodologies
Experience working on aerospace products

Nice To Haves

Candidate with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance is highly desirable.
Technical Subject Matter Expertise in optical, electro-optical, electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, or equivalent engineering discipline.
Relevant experience with the design, manufacture, integration, test and sell-off of space-based EO/IR subsystems.
Cameo Systems/No Magic Model-based systems engineering (MBSE), SysML
Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
Ability to support program milestone reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, FCA/PCA, PSR).
Ability to collaborate across all levels of leadership.
Work collaboratively with others and complete assignments with a team-oriented approach.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills – taking complex concepts and sharing with others.
Ability to architect an end-to-end space system with a full understanding of the product lifecycle.
Experience with project management aspects of technology development programs.
Experience with estimating and managing costs & creating and managing schedules

Responsibilities

Perform technical analysis, manage specifications, and generate design review, requirements, specifications, interface, and technical documents.
Support product test and design verification, requirements sell-off, risk assessments and mitigations, end item data package generation efforts
Engage in continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency and effectiveness.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration and compatibility of all system components and provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Utilize systems engineering tools and methodologies to support model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
Contribute to proposal development and program planning activities.