Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Sr Specialist Systems Engineer to define propulsion system requirements and lead MBSE-driven activities.

The role emphasizes rigorous requirements management, system analysis, and risk coordination within the Missile Solutions segment. The incumbent will coordinate verification plans, engage with IPT members, and deliver clear technical communication in both written and oral forms.

Qualifications

• Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior systems engineering experience.
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 4 years of prior systems engineering experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior systems engineering experience.
• Active US secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develops systems, subsystem, and component requirements for rocket propulsion systems’ product development; manages verification plans and documentation.
• Performs functional analysis and coordinates system trade studies for optimized baselines.
• Coordinates project risk and opportunity assessment and mitigation planning; may supervise a small team.
• Communicates results via oral presentations and written reports; represents the org in meetings and teleconferences.
• Travel: 10% of the time.

Skills

MBSE

Requirements management

Risk management

Systems engineering

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Graduate degree or equivalent

Tools

IBM DOORs

Cameo

Model-Based Systems 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: Sr Specialist Systems Engineer
Job Code: 46581

Job Location: Huntsville, AL
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 Missile Solutions segment of L3Harris is a leader in the design, manufacture, and deployment of advanced propulsion and energetics systems, including those for rocket motors. Our customers include the U.S. Department of War, Missile Defense Agency, NASA, and other notable agencies and companies domestically and internationally. We are currently seeking a Senior Associate Systems Engineer to join our team, focused on specifying requirements for propulsion systems.

Candidates interested in applying for this position should have a background in systems engineering and an understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). This role demands meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage projects under moderate supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Requirement Development (60%): Develops systems, subsystem, and component requirements for rocket propulsion systems’ product development. Responsible for derivation, allocation, and documentation of requirements in requirements databases and specifications. Coordinates requirements and related specification change management with IPT members. Defines and coordinates requirements verification plans with integrated product team members, plans and manages compliance assessment and certification. These activities will be performed utilizing model-based systems engineering tools.
• Functional Analysis (15%): Performs functional analysis and coordinates system trade studies. Coordinates selection of optimized concept baselines through benefit/cost trades in support of definition of system architecture and objectives.
• Risk Coordination (15%): Coordinates project risk and opportunity assessment and management and prepares and reports results on mitigation plans. May direct, coordinate and review the work of a small staff of engineers and/or technicians; estimates personnel needs and schedules and assigns work to meet completion date.
• Communication (10%): Communicates results in oral presentations and written communication. Represents the organization in meetings/teleconferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.
• Travel: 10%.

Qualifications:

• Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior systems engineering experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 4 years of prior systems engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior systems engineering experience.
• Active US secret security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is desired.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• 4 years of relevant industry experience in systems engineering, preferably in the aerospace or defense sectors. Specifically, Systems Engineering (requirements management, risk management, product development cycle) disciplines and liquid rocket propulsion strongly desired.
• Experience with tools such as IBM DOORs, Cameo and Model-Based Systems Engineering methodologies.

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