Scientist, Systems Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 153,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in New Jersey seeks a Scientist, Systems Engineering to lead MBSE and EW/ELINT integration across programs. The role requires deep technical leadership, requirements definition, traceability, and design-to-cost practices with active customer interfacing.

You will mentor systems engineers, drive rapid learning cycles from concept through verification, and coordinate with program management. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Active DoD secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years experience, or advanced degree with 10+ years.
• In lieu of degree, 16+ years related experience.
• Experience with requirements management and MBSE.

Responsibilities

• Lead EW/ELINT system requirements and MBSE
• Drive rapid learning cycles from design through verification
• Mentor systems engineers and interface with customers and program management
• Perform risk assessment and mitigation planning for complex projects
• Oversee design verification testing across lab, chamber, ground, and flight tests
• Collaborate with portfolio management and program leads

Skills

Security clearance

Systems engineering leadership

Requirements management

Communication skills

IPT leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

16 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

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: Scientist, Systems Engineering

Job Code: 36589

Job Location: Clifton, New Jersey (on-site position)

Job Schedule: 9/80 - employees work 9 out of 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The position will perform the roles and responsibilities of a Scientist, Systems Engineering (Level 6), supporting programs across the Electronic Warfare (EW) Division in the Spectrum Superiority (S2) Sector. The Systems Engineering Lead must have experience with Electronic System Design and leading the HW/SW/FW development efforts for EW or ELINT applications and solving complex problems.

The Systems Engineering Lead will define and drive organizational level solutions The position will also support program level execution across the EW business areas. Up to 10% travel may be required.

Essential Functions:

• Subject matter expert in Electronic Warfare (EW) and Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) systems
• Understand customer mission, customer sets, drives technical strategy withinthe portfolio
• Leads requirements definition, flow-down and traceability for complex electronic systems embracing agile product systems and software development and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) processes to enhance development speed and quality
• Leads the execution of rapid learning cycles in requirements development, design, build, integration & test and verification & validation in a design-to-cost and design-for-manufacturability environment.
• Eliminate technical roadblocks for product and program development
• Develops, tracks, and presents technical performance metrics
• Improves upon existing Systems Engineering processes
• Overseestrade studies on a variety of systems and components
• Oversees design verification testing efforts including lab, chamber, ground, and flight test
• Overseessimulations and other analysesto predict system performance in various environments
• Representsprograms astheleadengineeringinterface to customers
• Formulates and presents results during internal and external program meetings.
• Develop,mentor, and motivate systems engineers to peak performance
• Must be able to effectivelyinterface withportfolio management, program management, and customers
• Works with Program Managers and SE Program Leads to perform risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects.
• Develops or champions new systems, concepts, or technologies.
• Participate in proposal activities by approving both cost and technical estimates.
• Ability to lift to 20lbs

Qualifications:

• Active DoD secret clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• TS/SCI or the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• Competencymakingdecisions with imperfect and incomplete information.
• Experience with requirements management, and requirements management tools.
• System-level design experience in which the applicant has been involved in the design and integration and test of complex hardware/software systems, the definition of multiple interfaces.
• Multi-domain knowledge, in particular systems, software, and firmware.
• Experience with integration and test planning.
• Experience in Control Account Management as part of an Earned Value Management System
• Experience with Labview, Python and Matlab.
• Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems, especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products.
• Experience as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead.
• Experience leading a team to complete assigned program tasking.
• Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation).

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $153,000 - $284,000. 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.

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