Specialist Systems Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Mason, OH is seeking a Specialist Systems Engineer to support our IR sensor programs, leading or contributing to technical planning, system integration, validation and verification across the lifecycle.

The role requires a degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Physics, or related engineering (or equivalent experience) and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance; work is on-site with regular 9/80 schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Physics, or related Engineering with a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 years prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support technical planning, system integration, validation, and verification activities in support of programs and development efforts.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate solution.
• Systems Analysis — Determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes/performance.
• Systems Evaluation — Identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance relative to the goals of the system.
• Lead or support across system development lifecycle.
• Must have the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

Skills

EO/IR sensor systems

System integration

Validation & verification

Technical planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Physics, or related Engineering

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:

Specialist Systems Engineer

Job Code:

43437

Job Location:

Mason, OH - On Site

Job Schedule:

9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

As a Systems Engineer Specialist in our IR Sensors business area, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of programs, helping solve some of our customers’ most difficult technical challenges. In this role, you will support our IR development and/or production programs. You may serve as the technical lead for a small program or work as part of a team performing technical planning, design, analysis, implementation, system integration, validation, and verification. Analyses are conducted at all levels, including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.

This position supports the Missile Solutions (MSL) Segment, a high‑performing team of talented professionals with world‑class technical expertise who take a collaborative approach to engineering and enjoy working together. We have a long history of innovation and exceptional performance, earning our place as a trusted provider to our customers.

Essential Functions:

• Systems engineering for EO/IR (Electro-Optical/Infra-Red) sensor systems.
• Lead or support technical planning, system integration, validation, and verification activities in support of programs and development efforts.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate solution.
• Systems Analysis — Determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes / performance.
• Systems Evaluation — Identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance relative to the goals of the system.
• Lead or support across system development lifecycle.
• Must have the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Physics, or related Engineering discipline with a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 years prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Demonstrated experience within the EO/IR (Electro-Optical/Infra-Red) sensor field
• Demonstrated experience in a technical discipline supporting EO/IR sensor or component work
• Experience writing BOEs and supporting proposals
• Demonstrated experience in the architecture, specification, implementation, simulation, test, verification, validation, and debugging
• Demonstrated complex problem solving and decision making. Able to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions; able to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate solution
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work well within and outside of the organization including customers, vendors, and leadership with minimal oversight
• Knowledge of military and/or NASA component specifications, design processes, and hardware test/verification procedures.

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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