Lead, System Integration Engineering (IPTL / LSE)

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Geospatial Solutions is looking for a Lead Systems Integration Engineer in Ashburn, VA. This role involves defining hardware/software requirements, designing unmanned vehicles, and verifying systems performance. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 9 years experience or a Graduate Degree with 7 years of experience. An active DoD Secret security clearance is required. Preferred skills include knowledge of aerospace systems and proficiency in software such as MATLAB and Python. The position promotes work-life balance and offers a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience or 7 years with a Graduate Degree.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of requirements development, design, integration, and testing.
• Responsible for requirements definition and traceability.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Unmanned systems

System integration

Engineering testing

System performance characterization

Technical performance metrics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

MATLAB

LabView

Python

C/C++/C#

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: Lead, Systems Integration Engineer (IPTL / LSE)

Job Code: 35597

Job Location: Ashburn, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80 Work 9 out of 10 days for 80 hours and get every other Friday off

The Lead, Systems Engineer will be responsible for defining hardware and software requirements, designing and architecting unmanned vehicles, and managing verification and validation of technical products and systems. The systems engineer will also be responsible for conducting component trade studies, performing system integration, and characterizing system performance.

The Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive, next‑generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next‑generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies.

Essential Functions

• Lead the execution of rapid cycles in requirements development; design, build, integration, and test; and verification & validation in a design‑to‑cost and design‑for‑manufacturability environment, including lab, chamber, ground, and flight test.
• Responsible for requirements definition, flow‑down, and traceability for complex electronic systems.
• Responsible for system design synthesis of complex electronic systems across multi‑disciplined (i.e., EE, SwE, ME, SE, CM, QA, PM) engineering teams.
• Experience with unmanned systems
• Experience in system integration, engineering testing, and system performance characterization.
• Lead, develop, track, and present technical performance metrics.
• Analyze data from design verification test efforts.
• Develop and run simulations and other analysis tools to predict system performance in various environments.
• Lead risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for complex systems.
• Track artifacts in Agile PLM, Sunflower, Windchill.
• Responsible for improving existing Systems Engineering processes.
• Participate in proposal activities, both cost and technical.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree 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.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems, especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products.
• Experience integrating typical payloads like sensors or communications into air vehicles.
• Experience in guided weapon systems.
• Experience in development of use cases developed from customer objectives and concepts of operations.
• Experience with MBSE, MATLAB, LabView, Python, or C/C++/C#.
• Experience in Control Account Management as part of an Earned Value Management System.
• Experience with proposal development including generating basis of estimates.

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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