Lead, Systems Engineering

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Ashburn, United States of America
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Ashburn, United States of America

Tech stack

Data analysis
Systems Engineering
C Sharp (Programming Language)
Python
LabView
Matlab
Microsoft Office
Simulink
Software Requirements Analysis
Software Systems
Systems Integration

Job description

As the Lead, Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for hardware and software requirements definition, decomposition, allocation, management, verification, and validation of technical products and systems with an emphasis on propulsion subsystem development, analysis, and testing for unmanned aircraft. Primary responsibilities for this role include being the primary interface for critical suppliers, evaluating and testing propulsion subsystems, conducting data analyses, and interfacing with the vehicle design team for integration., * Support development of propulsion subsystem, providing technical guidance to internal engineers as well as external suppliers

  • Help perform risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects

  • Create analyses that support system integration and engineering test efforts of propulsion systems

  • Develops or champions new systems, concepts, or technologies.

  • Perform trade studies on a variety of systems and components

  • Analyze data from ground, chamber and flight test efforts

  • Present results during internal and external program meetings

  • Responsible for requirements definition, flow-down and traceability for complex electronic systems

  • Participate in proposal activities both cost and technical

  • Obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required

  • Lifting up to 20 lbs

  • 10% travel may be required

  • Other duties as required, L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. 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. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance
  • System level design experience in which the applicant has been involved in the design and integration of complex hardware/software systems, the definition of multiple interfaces and been involved in the trades of multiple solution options
  • Hands-on experience being involved in system integration, engineering testing, and system performance characterization

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems, especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products
  • Strong knowledge of jet engine design, fuel system design, incompressible fluids modeling
  • Exposure to/experience with engine or fuel system testing
  • Experience leading a small team to complete assigned program tasking
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
  • Experience with Matlab, Simulink, LabView, Python, or C/C++/C#
  • Experience in Control Account Management as part of an Earned Value Management System
  • Experience in unmanned aircraft or guided weapon systems
  • Experience with proposal development including generating basis of estimates
  • Experience in development of use cases developed from customer objectives and concepts of operations
  • Excellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment
  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)
  • Experience using Microsoft Office products

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