Senior Associate Systems Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Richardson, TX is seeking a Senior Associate in System Engineering to contribute to hardware and software requirements definition, decomposition, and validation for complex systems. You will assist in component trade studies, system integration, and performance characterization.

The role covers MBSE artifact implementation, design verification testing, and data analysis across lab, chamber, ground, and flight environments with 9/80 onsite scheduling and up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Must have an active Department of War Security Clearance to be Considered

Responsibilities

• System design with Model Based Systems Engineering.
• Support the definition requirements, flow-down and traceability for complex electronic systems.
• Support the use system design synthesis of simple systems.
• Support the development of use cases.
• Perform design verification testing efforts including lab, chamber, ground, and flight tests.
• Support the analysis of data from design verification test efforts.
• Support cost, schedule, and execution planning of complex development and test activities.
• Support simulations and analysis tools to predict system performance in various environments.
• Present results during internal and external program meetings.
• Develop, track and present technical metrics and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support System Engineering Integrated Product Team tasks.
• Implement MBSE artifacts and Digital Analysis Tools.
• Prepare supplier statements of work and oversee supplier-delivered artifacts.
• Conduct trade studies on system issues and components.
• Assist in cost/technical activities for proposals.
• Expose to RF or radar system components like antenna, receiver, exciter, processor.
• Experience in design, development and testing of radar and RF systems.
• Involved in design and integration of complex hardware/software systems with multiple interfaces.
• Hands-on system integration, engineering testing, and performance characterization.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office. Travel up to 10% may be required

Skills

MBSE

Systems engineering

Requirements tracing

System integration

RF systems

Matlab

Python

C/C++

Jira

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Matlab

LabVIEW

C/C++

DOORs

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: Senior Associate, System Engineering
Job Number: 42259
Job Location: Richardson, TX
Job Schedule: Onsite - 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
As the System Engineering Senior Associate, you will be responsible for supporting hardware and software requirements definition, decomposition, allocation, management, verification, and validation of technical products and systems. You will also be assisting in conducting component trade studies, performing system integration, and characterizing system performance.
The Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies.
Essential Functions:

• System design with Model Based Systems Engineering
• Support the definition requirements, flow-down and traceability for complex electronic systems
• Support the use system design synthesis of simple systems
• Support the development of use cases
• Perform design verification testing efforts including lab, chamber, ground, and flight tests
• Support the analysis of data from design verification test efforts
• Support the cost, schedule, and execution planning of complex development and test activities
• Support the development and run simulations and other analysis tools to predict system performance in various environments
• Support the presentation of results during internal and external program meetings
• Support the development, tracking and presenting of technical metrics
• Support risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects
• Support Systems Engineering Integrated Product Team
• Implementation of MBSE artifacts and Digital Analysis Tools
• Support the generation of supplier statements of work, supplier oversight, auditing of supplier-delivered artifacts
• Support trade studies on a variety of system issues and components
• Support in cost and technical activities supporting proposals
• Exposure to RF or radar system components including antenna, receiver, exciter, and processor
• Experience in design, development and/or testing of radar and/or other RF systems
• Support of system level design experience in which the applicant has been involved in the design and integration of complex hardware/software systems, the definition of multiple interfaces and been involved in the trades of multiple solution options
• Hands-on experience being involved in system integration, engineering testing, and system performance characterization
• Experience using Microsoft Office products
• Up to 10% travel may be required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Must have an active Department of War Security Clearance to be Considered

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems, especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products
• Experience integrating sensors into air vehicles
• Working knowledge of military standards
• Familiarity with guided weapons and/or weapon systems
• Experience leading a small team to complete assigned program tasking
• Experience with the Atlassian tool suite, specifically Confluence and Jira
• Experience with Cameo or other similar system modeling tool
• Experience with Matlab, LabView, Python, or C/C++/C, DOORs
• Experience in advanced radar sensor system development
• Experience with requirements management
• Experience with proposal development including generating basis of estimates
• Experience in development of use cases developed from customer objectives and concepts of operations
• Excellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)

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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