Lead Systems Engineer – Digital Modeling & Simulation

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Nashville is seeking a Lead, Systems Engineer – Modeling & Simulation to drive digital engineering for mission systems. You will develop MBSE artifacts, build performance models, and perform data-driven trade studies to guide design decisions.

The role emphasizes translating analytical results into actionable recommendations across hardware, software, and operations, with travel up to 25% and a focus on lifecycle engineering from concept through deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with 9+ years of related experience; graduate degree with 7+ years.

Responsibilities

• Develop digital engineering artifacts for system understanding and decision making.
• Build performance models to evaluate system behavior and sensitivities.
• Perform Monte Carlo analysis to assess uncertainty, margin, and risk.
• Conduct trade studies using analytical results.
• Coordinate inputs with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Translate model results into actionable system-level recommendations.
• Maintain analytical artifacts and documentation.
• Execute work from requirements through verification and documentation.
• Collaborate across software, hardware, and operational teams.
• Lead or support reviews and provide status updates.

Skills

MBSE familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

MATLAB

Python

Systems engineering

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Graduate degree

13 years experience without degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Nashville is seeking a Lead, Systems Engineer – Modeling & Simulation to drive digital engineering for mission systems. You will develop MBSE artifacts, build performance models, and perform data-driven trade studies to guide design decisions.

The role emphasizes translating analytical results into actionable recommendations across hardware, software, and operations, with travel up to 25% and a focus on lifecycle engineering from concept through deployment.