Scientist, Systems Engineering (Chief Systems Engineer): Sign-on bonus ($50k max)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Chief Systems Engineer to lead operation concept development, requirements analysis, and system decomposition across multiple levels. You will guide traceability, test planning, and design reviews to ensure EO/IR systems meet customer needs while managing risk.

The role requires strong MBSE skills, experience with space defense programs, and the ability to mentor engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with extensive systems engineering experience, including requirements management.
• Experience generating and flowing down requirements across subsystems.
• Knowledge of MBSE and DOORS/CAMEO/MagicDraw tooling.
• Experience leading aerospace/defense programs and space payloads is preferred.
• US Government Secret clearance is required / TS/SCI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements traceability and development of test plans.
• Execute design trades to support technical decisions.
• Lead design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.).
• Lead integration and test of EO/IR systems and related hardware/software.
• Support data analysis, modeling and simulation activities.
• Define system performance requirements and ensure interfaces compatibility.
• Identify and mitigate program risks and opportunities.
• Mentor less-experienced Systems Engineers and contribute to proposals.
• Participate in program planning, guidance and execution.

Skills

Requirements traceability

System design trades

PDR/CDR leadership

EO/IR systems

Data analysis / modeling

MBSE tools (DOORS, CAMEO, MagicDraw)

Mentoring others

Proposal contributions

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 15y exp

Graduate degree + 13y exp

In lieu of degree 19y exp

Secret/clearance

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

MagicDraw

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 (Chief Systems Engineer): Sign-on bonus ($50k max)

Job Code: 44006

Job Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana

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

Job Description:

The Chief Systems Engineer will lead concept of operation development and requirements analysis, decomposition, and generation at various levels of the system.

This position is in Fort Wayne: https://careers.l3harris.com/en/Fort-Wayne

Essential Functions:

• Lead requirements traceability and development of test plans to cover requirements

• Execute design trades to support technical decisions

• Lead design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.)

• Lead integration and test of electro-optical/infrared systems and related hardware/software

• Support/lead data analysis and modeling and simulation

• Evaluate customer and operational needs to help define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces

• Evaluate and mitigate risk within the program

• Provide mentoring to less experienced Systems Engineers

• Contribute to proposal activities

• Program planning, guidance, and execution

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 15 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.

• Active US Government Secret Security Clearance

• Experience generating/managing requirements at various levels of the system and flowing down requirements to sub-systems/sub-components

• Experience using DOORS and/or MBSE software such as CAMEO and MagicDraw

• Experience leading large space programs across the full system lifecycle

• Experience working on aerospace/defense systems (space payloads, spacecraft bus, ground systems, environmental testing)

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• Technical expertise in Electrical, Mechanical, Optical or equivalent engineering discipline

• Experience with project management aspects of programs (cost account management/earned value management system, estimating costs, managing schedules)

• Experience with data analysis and/or modeling and simulation (e.g. with MATLAB/python)

• 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

• Ability to work ITAR or EAR projects

• Active US Government TS/SCI Security Clearance

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