Lead, Systems Engineer (Remote Sensing Payloads)

Lensa; Fort Wayne (IN); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to support missile warning and defense systems. This role involves the design, development, and testing of remote sensing payloads, requiring a strong background in systems engineering and a commitment to excellence. Candidates should have significant experience and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of relevant experience or 7 years with a graduate degree.
• In lieu of a degree, 13 years of related experience required.
• Active secret security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance analysis for space-based remote sensors.
• Support systems engineering trade studies and modeling efforts.
• Develop and improve instrument documentation and test procedures.

Skills

Inter-personal skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Modeling and simulation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Job description

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Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineer (Remote Sensing Payloads)

Job Code: 22496

Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description

L3Harris Technologies has an immediate opening for a Systems Engineer in Fort Wayne, IN to support a growing missile warning/missile defense business. The ideal candidate for this position will be familiar with the design, development, integration, and testing of remote sensing payloads and the modeling/simulation thereof.

L3Harris is looking for Systems Engineers to help design the next generation of space systems as well as improve current on orbit systems.

Essential Functions

• Lead/support performance analysis for space-based remote sensors
• Lead/support systems engineering trade studies, CONOP development, and modeling/simulation efforts
• Develop and improve instrument documentation, processes, and test procedures
• Lead/support requirements analysis, decomposition, and generation at various levels of the system
• Lead/support requirements traceability and development of test plans to cover requirements
• Lead/support integration and test of electro-optical/infrared systems and related hardware/software
• Provide support to engineering in developing technical specifications, interface control documents, test plans and procedures, and test conformance to specifications
• Support engineering in the verification of compliance to requirements and validate performance behavior
• Utilize work experience to become Subject Matter Expert in the relative area
• Obtain and maintain security clearance
  
  

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.
  
  

Preferred Additional Skills

• Active secret security clearance or higher
• Experience with software development language(s), such as C/C++ or Python
• Experience as part of a multi-discipline technical team
• Inter-personal and communication skills, ability to interact with a cross functional team
• Collaboration across all levels of leadership
• Worked with general direction or supervision in a demanding environment
• Experience with data analysis and/or modeling and simulation
• Experience with estimating and managing costs
• Experience architecting, analyzing, developing, and integrating end to end systems in areas such as EO/IR, RF, or space payload and spacecraft bus subsystems
• Experience with active remote sensing payloads
• Knowledge of satellite communication protocols and standards.
• Familiarity with geospatial information systems (GIS) and data visualization tools
• Familiarity with program management, cost account management, integrated product teams
  
  

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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