Chief Engineer, Space Imaging & EO Payloads

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 342,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus up to $50K

Benefits

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Director, Systems Engineering - Agile EO Chief Engineer to lead the technical strategy and execution for national, civil, and commercial space imaging programs. The role directs multi-discipline teams and oversees all development phases from concept to deployment.

The position requires a strong background in electro-optical systems, leadership of large teams, and active security clearance, with relocation support available for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or similar technical field or equivalent and a minimum of 15 years of prior relevant engineering experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
• Experience with aerospace and defense industry.
• 3+ years of functional management experience, leading a large team >50 resources across multiple disciplines.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for electro-optical payloads and systems across development lifecycle.
• Oversee architecture, design, integration, verification, and deployment of space imaging systems.
• Lead cross-disciplinary teams to meet program objectives and manage risks.
• Mentor engineers and establish independent review processes.
• Maintain alignment with technology roadmaps and program budgets.

Job description

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Director, Systems Engineering - Agile EO Chief Engineer to lead the technical strategy and execution for national, civil, and commercial space imaging programs. The role directs multi-discipline teams and oversees all development phases from concept to deployment.

The position requires a strong background in electro-optical systems, leadership of large teams, and active security clearance, with relocation support available for qualified applicants.