Lead, Systems Engineer (Optical Systems Program Lead)

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Lead, Systems Engineering Program Lead to drive technical analyses, manage specifications, and generate design reviews for an optical space program. You will work with program leads, IPTLs, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes Level 1–3 requirements, EIDP, SDRL, and risk management while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with customers.

Qualifications

• Active security clearance required and ability to obtain clearance for government work.
• Experience with electro-optical design and space-system integration practices.
• Familiarity with MBSE methods and associated tools in a space program context.

Responsibilities

• Lead system tasking to ensure timely completion and align with program goals.
• Manage priorities and coordinate program reviews with internal and external customers.
• Lead risk management, maintain risk register, and drive issue resolution.
• Oversee Level 1–3 specifications and SDRL reviews and releases.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to team members and participate in TEMs.
• Support proposals, Basis of Estimates, and technical volumes for bids.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Electro-optical design

System integration

Space environments

MBSE

Model Based Systems Engineering

CAM/IPTL experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Physics

Graduate Degree (preferred)

Tools

DOORS

JAMA

Cameo Systems Modeler

MagicDraw

JIRA

SysML

MATLAB

Job description

Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering (Optical Systems Program Lead)

Job Code: 43077

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

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

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

During its 120-year history, L3Harris has transformed communications and information technology. L3Harris is a proven leader in tactical communications, geospatial systems and services, air traffic management, environmental solutions, avionics and electronic warfare, and space and intelligence. From ocean to orbit and everywhere in between, we provide mission-critical solutions to connect, inform and protect the world.

On the L3Harris team, your job is to secure the world. We don't work here just for the advanced technology and equipment: we work here because we know what - and who - we're protecting! From families to the intelligence community, and from our climate to our men and women in uniform - we're making the world a safer place!

L3Harris Space Superiority group has an opening for a Lead, Systems Engineering Program Lead, to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Wilmington, MA. The individual will work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and a collaborative team setting.

The L3Harris Agile Systems Engineering department is seeking a systems engineer to join our team and support one of our newer programs. AgileEO specializes in space-based, small aperture visible and IR telescopes with integrated electromechanical devices used for motion and focus control. The successful candidate will support the program technical leads (Lead or Chief Systems Engineer, IPT Lead) by performing technical analysis, managing specifications, and generating design review and technical documents. Additional responsibilities include supporting the test and design verification, requirements sell off, end item data package (EIDP) generation efforts.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and manage system tasking activities to ensure timely and effective completion.
• Manage priorities while balancing program demands to meet project objectives.
• Contribute to Program Management Reviews (QPMR/PMR/MOR) and present to internal and external customers.
• Lead risk management processes by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to ensure project success.
• Responsible for maintaining Risk Register.
• Responsible for Level 1 requirements sell-off and End Item Data Packages (EIDP).
• Offer input on Level 2 requirements sell-off and EIDP.
• Manage the completion and quality of Level 3 EIDP.
• Provide feedback for the release of Level 2 drawings and oversee the release of Level 3 drawings
• Contribute to Program Management Reviews (QPMR/PMR/MOR) and present to
• Provide training and mentoring to team members to promote skill development and knowledge continuity.
• Review SDRL to confirm they meet project requirements.
• Provide input and oversee SDRL as needed.
• Consult on Level 1 and Level 2 specifications.
• Manage the development and release of Level 3 specifications and SOW.
• Oversee the overall qualification process, ensuring all systems meet required standards and specifications.
• Participate in bi-weekly Technical Exchange Meetings (TEM) by providing insights and feedback.
• Contribute technical expertise and consultative recommendations as a member of the Engineering Review Boards (ERB).
• Provide input on Proposals, Basis of Estimates (BOE) and technical volumes for project proposals.
• Assist in resolving Non-Conformance Reports (NCR).

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
• Candidate must have active Secret security clearance
• Prior or current professional experience with electro-optical design
• Prior or current professional experience with system integration processes and best practices
• Experience with systems engineering within space environment

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Hold an active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Prior or current professional experience with electronics, sensors, detectors, and imaging system
• Experience in leading technical teams, managing projects and competing priorities, and coordinating cross-functional engineering activities
• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL)
• Demonstrated experience with space systems engineering, including knowledge of space environments, satellite systems, and space mission design
• Familiarity with NASA-STD-1540 and/or NASA-STD-7002
• Proficient in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and traditional systems engineering tools such as DOORs, JAMA, Cameo Systems Modeler, Magic Draw, JIRA, and SysML
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical information to diverse audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of tackling complex engineering challenges
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and other relevant engineering and simulation software tools, such as MATLAB

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is$127,500.00 - $236,500.00. 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. 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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