Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in West Palm Beach is seeking a Senior Associate Systems Engineer to specify requirements for propulsion systems within the Missile Solutions segment. The role emphasizes MBSE, rigorous analysis, and adherence to certification plans.

The ideal candidate has a systems engineering background, experience with requirements management, risk assessment, and product development life cycles, plus the ability to coordinate across IPTs and manage work under moderate supervision.

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 is required to start.

Responsibilities

• Develops requirements for rocket propulsion systems and manages documentation in requirements databases.
• Coordinates requirements verification plans with team members and plans certifications.
• Performs system trade studies and supports architecture definition.
• Coordinates risk assessment and mitigation planning with project teams.
• Communicates results via oral presentations and written reports.

Skills

MBSE

Requirements Management

Risk Management

System Architecture

Project Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

IBM DOORs

Cameo

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 Code: 44428

Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineer

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 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.
• 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.
• Active US Secret Security Clearance is required to start.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Experience with tools such as IBM DOORs, Cameo and Model-Based Systems Engineering methodologies.

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