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# EO/IR Systems Engineer

- **Company:** L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Germantown, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $92,500 - $171,500
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Linux, Imaging Technology, MATLAB, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/2da65117-ffc1-4bb3-aaaf-f35b9f5d5b15/eoir-systems-engineer

## About the Role

n * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or another related scientific discipline and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; Or, a Graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
\n * Minimum of 2 years of relevant systems engineering experience
\n * 2 years of relevant experience with space systems and/or sensor systems technology design, manufacture, integration, and test
\n * Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MATLAB, * Background in EO/IR or imaging systems design is highly desired
\n * Familiarity with Linux
\n * Familiarity with ground telemetry and commanding software, and mission scheduling software
\n * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact with a cross-functional team and act as a customer interface
\n * Disciplined approach to procedural and program documentation of processes and results
\n * Ability to collaborate across all levels of leadership

## Description

This position provides mission engineering support services for a Washington, DC-based customer. The candidate will need to have in-depth knowledge associated with the use and performance of L3Harris-developed systems and products (both hardware and software). The candidate will monitor and trend system performance and must be able to recognize and respond to anomalous conditions. The individual is expected to be able to apply advanced engineering standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to solve complex problems associated with spaceflight hardware. The candidate will need to work independently to resolve a wide range of engineering problems, requiring collaboration with all required disciplines (mechanical, optical, electrical, software, etc.). This position requires continuous communication of technical issues, risks, opportunities, and status with respect to L3Harris-supplied products. There is daily interaction with teammates and customers to ensure mission success., 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.