Specialist, Systems Engineer - Hypersonic Propulsion

L3Harris Technologies; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Systems Engineer - Hypersonic Propulsion for our West Palm Beach, FL campus. This full-time role supports hypersonic propulsion research, testing, and verification with a focus on planning, integration, and reporting across SDV&T activities.

The ideal candidate will have a background in aerospace or mechanical systems engineering, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to obtain a US security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Systems Engineering or related field with 4+ years experience; or a Graduate Degree with 2+ years.
• Demonstrate leadership, strong interpersonal, and communication skills for team environments (virtual and in-person).
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance is required. The role may involve travel and off-site testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans and capture test objectives to create detailed test planning documents.
• Integrate and control test equipment, instrumentation, and test data; deliver final test reports.
• Lead Test Readiness Reviews and ensure safety and test requirements are met.
• Provide on-site customer technical support for engine ground tests and flight tests.
• Travel up to 30% for off-site testing; coordinate projects with general supervision.
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Systems Engineering

Graduate degree (preferred)

Tools

Test instrumentation

Data acquisition

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.

Job Title: Specialist, Systems Engineer - Hypersonic Propulsion

Job Code: 44547

Job Location: West Palm Beach FL

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

Job Description:

The Systems Development, Verification & Test (SDV&T) Engineering Department WPB is seeking an experienced engineer for a full-time position to support programs at the West Palm Beach, FL campus. The WPB SDV&T Engineering Department supports hypersonic and high-speed solid, liquids and air-breathing propulsion research, experimentation and development. This position reports to the Manager of SDV&T Engineering located in Huntsville, AL. The Specialist Engineer will work with other engineers to conduct component and engine development and verification test planning and execution, ground test facility integration, and requirement verification reporting. The Specialist Engineer will support program testing from planning and estimating through testing and reporting phases. The Specialist Engineer will work in a team environment to support testing activities with all engineering stakeholders. The Specialist Engineer may lead technical tasks under the guidance of senior staff members. The Specialist Engineer may provide guidance to less experienced team members on a limited basis.

Essential Functions:

• The Specialist systems test engineer will perform test planning through the capture of all test objectives to create detailed test planning documents. Duties will include test development and control of ground and flight test activities.
• The Specialist systems test engineer will integrate, develop and control special test equipment and test instrumentation. Duties include integration, analysis and control of test data and creation / delivery of the final test reporting.
• The Specialist systems test engineers will also lead and control Test Readiness Reviews and ensure test articles and facilities meet safety and test requirements. Duties will include developing test facility requirements, providing directions and oversight for test component / engine assembly and teardown activities and test article inspection plans and processes.
• As required, provide on-site customer technical support for engine ground test coverage and analyses, and system flight test activities.
• Significant test operations support will be performed requiring off-campus test support; willingness and ability to travel in support of offsite testing up to 30%.
• Coordinates project(s) or processes with general supervision.
• Candidate must be able to obtain a US security clearance as a job requirement.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelors' Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Systems Engineering or related technical discipline, and 4 years of experience is required; or a Graduate Degree and 2 years of experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience is acceptable.
• Candidate must be self-motivated, maintain attention-to-detail, and have good interpersonal skills to work effectively in team environments both virtually and in-person. Demonstrate leadership competency and solid communication skills, in both verbal and written are required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Educational background and/or working experience in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer and hypersonics.
• Knowledge and experience with liquid, solid or air-breathing high-speed propulsion systems, data analysis, systems integration and testing.
• Experience supporting integrated teams for engine testing.
• Knowledge and familiarity with test instrumentation, equipment and data acquisition.
• Experience supporting test planning and development of ground and flight test activities.
• Preferred Graduate Degree in relevant technical discipline.
• Active US Secret Clearance.

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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