Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineer

L3Harris•Huntsville, AL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris’s Missile Solutions segment is seeking a systems engineer to develop and manage requirements for rocket propulsion systems. The role focuses on specifying requirements for propulsion systems and using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies. It calls for meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage projects under moderate supervision. The position is based in Huntsville, Alabama, follows a 9/80 schedule (80 hours over nine workdays in each 14-day period, with every other Friday off), and requires 10% travel. The engineer develops and coordinates system, subsystem, and component requirements; supports functional analysis and system trade studies; coordinates project risk and opportunity management; and communicates results through presentations, written materials, and meetings. The role may also involve directing and coordinating a small staff of engineers or technicians, estimating staffing needs, and assigning and scheduling work.

Requirements

A degree and at least 6 years of prior systems engineering experience; alternatively, a graduate degree or equivalent with at least 4 years of prior systems engineering experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of prior systems engineering experience.
Active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is desired; an advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred.
Four years of relevant industry experience in systems engineering, preferably in the aerospace or defense sectors.
Experience in systems engineering disciplines, particularly requirements management, risk management, and the product development cycle.
Experience with liquid rocket propulsion.
Experience with IBM DOORS, Cameo, and Model-Based Systems Engineering methodologies.

Responsibilities

Develop systems, subsystem, and component requirements for rocket propulsion system product development.
Derive, allocate, and document requirements in requirements databases and specifications.
Coordinate requirements and specification change management with integrated product team members.
Define and coordinate requirements verification plans with integrated product team members; plan and manage compliance assessment and certification.
Use model-based systems engineering tools to perform requirements activities.
Perform functional analysis and coordinate system trade studies.
Coordinate the selection of optimized concept baselines through benefit/cost trade studies supporting system architecture and objectives.
Coordinate project risk and opportunity assessment and management; prepare and report mitigation-plan results.
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.
Communicate results through oral presentations and written communication.
Represent the organization in meetings and teleconferences to resolve important questions and plan and coordinate work.