Sr Specialist, System Engineering (Space Optical Systems)

L3Harris Technologies; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Rochester, NY is seeking a Sr Specialist in System Engineering focused on space optical systems. You will lead system architecture, requirements, and verification for space-based telescopes and related electromechanical subsystems.

The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, performing detailed design reviews, and supporting program planning. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is highly desirable and relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related scientific discipline and 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Graduate degree with 4+ years of related experience; or 10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Professional experience in a systems engineering role across requirements, design, manufacturing and integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute system architecture and design plans.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for integration and provide technical leadership.
• Perform technical analysis, manage specifications, and generate design reviews and documents.
• Support test, verification, requirements sell-off, and EIDP generation efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive process improvement and MBSE adoption.

Skills

Systems engineering

Space payloads

Aerospace industry

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Physics or related

Graduate Degree (preferred)

In lieu of a degree: 10+ years experience

Tools

Cameo Systems/No Magic MBSE

SysML

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

Sr Specialist, System Engineering (Space Optical Systems)

Job Code

45467

Job Location

Rochester, NY

Job Schedule

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

Relocation

Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description

The L3Harris space superiority and imaging systems engineering department is seeking a systems engineer to join our team and support programs that we have recently won. The department specializes in space-based, small and large aperture visible and IR telescopes with integrated electromechanical devices used for motion and focus control.

The successful candidate will be performing technical analysis, managing specifications, and generating design reviews and technical documents. Additional responsibilities include leading the test and design verification, requirements sell off, and end item data package (EIDP) generation efforts.

Essential Functions

• Development and execution of system architecture and system design plans.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration and compatibility of all system components and provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Perform technical analysis, manage specifications, and generate design review, requirements, specifications, interface, and technical documents.
• Support product test and design verification, requirements sell-off, risk assessments and mitigations, end item data package generation efforts
• Mentor and train junior engineers to build and strengthen the team’s technical expertise.
• Engage in continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency and effectiveness.
• Utilize systems engineering tools and methodologies to support model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
• Contribute to proposal development and program planning activities.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. TS/SCI clearance upon being hired

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or other related scientific discipline and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Professional experience in a systems engineering role supporting requirements, design, manufacturing, and integration of systems
• 2+ years systems engineering experience with space-based payloads or aerospace vehicle systems.
• Professional experience working in aerospace or space industry

Preferred Additional Skills

• An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is highly desirable.
• Prior experience with the development of optics, imaging, or space based remote sensing systems.
• Systems engineering experience with space-based EO/IR systems with electromechanical pointing and focus control.
• Expertise in optical, electro-optical, electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Relevant experience with the design, manufacture, integration, test and sell-off of space-based EO/IR subsystems.
• Cameo Systems/No Magic Model-based systems engineering (MBSE), SysML
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Ability to support program milestone reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, FCA/PCA, PSR).
• Ability to collaborate across all levels of leadership.
• Work collaboratively with others and complete assignments with a team-oriented approach.
• Ability to architect an end to end space system with a full understanding of the product lifecycle
• Experience with project management aspects of technology development programs.
• Experience with estimating and managing costs, & creating and managing schedules.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $92,500.00 - $171,500.00 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.

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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