EO/IR Systems Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an EO/IR Systems Engineer to support mission operations for a Washington, DC-based customer. The role involves in-depth knowledge of L3Harris systems, monitoring performance, and applying advanced engineering principles to spaceflight hardware.

The candidate will work across mechanical, optical, electrical, and software disciplines, communicating issues, risks, and status daily with teammates and customers to ensure mission success.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field with 4+ years of experience; or Graduate degree with 2+ years of experience.
• 2+ years of relevant systems engineering experience; space/sensor systems knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide Mission Operations support to current L3Harris products.
• Develop and verify mission CONOPs; drive CONOPs to program execution.
• Collaborate with off-site factory support and on-site customers; fast-paced multi-company environment.
• Participate in on-call rotations and occasional surge or shift work.

Skills

Active Top Secret clearance

Systems engineering

Space systems knowledge

MATLAB

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Graduate degree in related field

8+ years of experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

MATLAB

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: EO/IR Systems Engineer

Job Code: 44353

Job Location: Onsite – Herndon, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job 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.

Essential Functions:

• Provide Mission Operations support to current L3Harris products
• Help develop and verify mission CONOPs as well as drive current CONOPs to successful program execution
• Work with L3Harris off-site factory support as well as on-site customers in a fast-paced, multi-company environment
• Participate in an on-call rotation and occasional surge or shift work

Qualifications:

• Must currently have an active Top Secret security clearance
• 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
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant systems engineering experience
• 2 years of relevant experience with space systems and/or sensor systems technology design, manufacture, integration, and test
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MATLAB

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Background in EO/IR or imaging systems design is highly desired
• Familiarity with Linux
• Familiarity with ground telemetry and commanding software, and mission scheduling software
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact with a cross-functional team and act as a customer interface
• Disciplined approach to procedural and program documentation of processes and results
• Ability to collaborate across all levels of leadership

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia (Greater D.C. area) is $92,500-$171,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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