Specialist, Systems Engineering

L3Harris Technologies•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$91,500 - $172,500•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris’s Missile Solutions segment is seeking a Specialist Systems Engineer to specify requirements for propulsion systems. The role supports the specification, design, and verification of rocket propulsion systems, including applicable industry standards. The engineer works with cross-functional teams throughout design and verification, identifies and manages project risks and opportunities, and communicates findings to stakeholders through written reports and oral presentations. Work is performed under general supervision, with meticulous attention to detail. The position is onsite at the Canoga Park, California facility, follows a 9/80 schedule, and requires up to 10% travel. The candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance. The position develops, derives, allocates, and documents system, subsystem, and component requirements in requirements databases and specifications. It coordinates specification and requirements changes with integrated product team members; defines verification plans; and plans and manages compliance assessment and certification using model-based systems engineering tools. The role also performs functional analysis and system trade studies, coordinates selection of optimized concept baselines, and supports system architecture and objectives through benefit/cost trades. It coordinates risk and opportunity assessments, develops and reports mitigation plans, and may direct or coordinate a small staff of engineers or technicians.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field and at least 4 years of prior relevant experience; alternatively, a graduate degree and at least 2 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 8 years of prior related experience.
Background in systems engineering and understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage projects under general supervision.
Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of relevant industry experience in systems engineering, preferably in the aerospace or defense sectors.
Experience in systems engineering disciplines, including requirements management, risk management, and the product development cycle.
Experience with liquid rocket propulsion.
Advanced degree in a relevant field.
Experience with IBM DOORS and Model-Based Systems Engineering methodologies.

Responsibilities

Develop system, subsystem, and component requirements for rocket propulsion system product development, including derivation, allocation, and documentation in requirements databases and specifications.
Coordinate requirements and specification change management with integrated product team members.
Define and coordinate requirements verification plans, and plan and manage compliance assessment and certification.
Use model-based systems engineering tools and methodologies in requirements activities.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure requirements are met during design and verification.
Perform functional analysis and coordinate system trade studies.
Coordinate selection of optimized concept baselines through benefit/cost trades in support of system architecture and objectives.
Coordinate project risk and opportunity assessment and management; prepare and report mitigation plans.
Communicate results through oral presentations and written reports, and represent the organization in meetings and teleconferences.
May direct, coordinate, and review the work of a small staff of engineers and/or technicians; estimate personnel needs and schedule and assign work to meet completion dates.