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In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience. * Active US Government TS/SCI Security Clearance * Professional experience generating/managing requirements at various levels of the system and flowing down requirements to sub-systems/sub-components * Professional experience using DOORS and/or MBSE software such as CAMEO and MagicDraw * Professional experience leading large space programs across the full system lifecycle * Professional experience working with Laser/LADAR system design Preferred Additional Skills: * Experience working with space payloads, spacecraft bus, ground systems, environmental testing * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with a cross-functional team and act as a customer interface. * Ability to collaborate across all levels of leadership. * Experience with project management aspects of programs (cost account management/earned value management system, estimating costs, managing schedules). * Experience with data analysis and/or modeling and simulation (e.g., with MATLAB/Python). * Experience with estimating and managing costs. * Experience architecting, analyzing, developing, and integrating end-to-end systems in areas such as EO/IR, RF, or space payload and spacecraft bus subsystems. * Experience with space ground systems and space vehicle operations and the ability to work on ITAR or EAR projects. ## Description L3Harris Technologies has an immediate opening for a Deputy Chief Systems Engineer in Wilmington, MA. The ideal candidate for this position will be proficient in all aspects of the systems engineering process, will have direct and significant experience designing and testing complex systems, and will be comfortable coordinating teams of technical personnel. L3Harris is looking for Systems Engineers to help design, develop, integrate, test, and deliver space-based remote sensing systems to our customers. We look forward to reviewing your application! Essential Functions: * Lead concept of operation development and requirements analysis, decomposition, and generation at various levels of the system. * Lead requirements traceability and develop test plans to cover requirements. * Execute design trades to support technical decisions. * Lead design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.). * Lead integration and testing of electro-optical/infrared systems and related hardware/software. * Support/lead data analysis and modeling and simulation. * Evaluate customer and operational needs to help define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces. * Evaluate and mitigate risk within the program. * Provide mentoring to less experienced Systems Engineers. * Contribute to proposal activities, program planning, guidance, and execution. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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