Lead, System Engineering (Space Systems)

L3Harris Technologies; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 110,500 - 205,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Parental leave

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer for their Space Systems group in Rochester, NY. The role involves managing specifications and design reviews for space-based systems, mentoring junior engineers, and enhancing engineering processes.

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics and relevant experience is required. The competitive salary range is $110,500 - $205,500, depending on experience and location. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of prior relevant experience in systems engineering.
• Experience with space-based payloads or vehicle systems.
• Prior experience with optical or space-based remote sensing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture and design plans.
• Coordinate with teams for system integration.
• Manage specifications and generate technical documents.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or related scientific discipline

Tools

Cameo Systems/No Magic

Job description

Job Title

Lead, System Engineering (Space Systems)

Job Code

40162

Job Location

Rochester, NY

Job Schedule

9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation

Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description

The L3Harris space superiority and imaging systems engineering department is seeking a systems engineer to join our team and support programs that we have recently won. The department specializes in space-based, small and large aperture visible and IR telescopes with integrated electromechanical devices used for motion and focus control. The successful candidate will be a program technical lead (Lead or Chief Systems Engineer, IPT Lead) performing technical analysis, managing specifications, and generating design reviews and technical documents. Additional responsibilities include leading the test and design verification, requirements sell off, and end item data package (EIDP) generation efforts.

Essential Functions

• Lead the development and execution of system architecture and system design plans.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration and compatibility of all system components and provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Perform technical analysis, manage specifications, and generate design review, requirements, specifications, interface, and technical documents.
• Support product test and design verification, requirements sell-off, risk assessments and mitigations, end item data package generation efforts.
• Mentor and train junior engineers to build and strengthen the team’s technical expertise.
• Engage in continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency and effectiveness.
• Utilize systems engineering tools and methodologies to support model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
• Contribute to proposal development and program planning activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or other related scientific discipline 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.
• Professional experience in a systems engineering role supporting requirements, design, manufacturing, and integration of systems.
• 4+ years systems engineering experience with space-based payloads or vehicle systems.
• Prior experience with the development of optics, imaging, or space based remote sensing systems.

Preferred Additional Skills

• An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is highly desirable.
• Systems engineering experience with space-based EO/IR systems with electromechanical pointing and focus control.
• Technical Subject Matter Expertise in optical, electro-optical, electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Relevant experience with the design, manufacture, integration, test and sell-off of space-based EO/IR subsystems.
• Cameo Systems/No Magic Model-based systems engineering (MBSE), SysML.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Ability to support program milestone reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, FCA/PCA, PSR).
• Ability to collaborate across all levels of leadership.
• Work collaboratively with others and complete assignments with a team-oriented approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – taking complex concepts and sharing with others.
• Ability to architect an end to end space system with a full understanding of the product lifecycle.
• Experience with project management aspects of technology development programs.
• Experience with estimating and managing costs, & creating and managing schedules.

Compensation

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, and Vermont is $110,500.00 - $205,500.00. 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.

Benefits

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.

EEO Statement

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.

Security Clearance

Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. 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.