Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineer - Hypersonic Propulsion

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineer - Hypersonic Propulsion to lead test planning, data analysis, and integration of propulsion systems for ground and flight tests.

The role requires coordination with multiple engineering stakeholders and mentoring of junior staff. Qualified candidates will hold a degree in aerospace/mechanical/systems engineering (or related) with experience, and an active U.S. security clearance or higher.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Systems Engineering or related discipline with 6 years of experience, or Graduate Degree with 4 years of experience; or 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor engineers in a highly technical environment.
• Must have an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance or higher.
• Background in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer and hypersonics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform test planning through capture of test objectives to create detailed test planning documents.
• Integrate, develop and control special test equipment and instrumentation; manage and analyze test data and deliver final reports.
• Lead and coordinate Test Readiness Reviews; ensure test articles and facilities meet safety and test requirements.
• Provide on-site customer technical support for engine ground test coverage and system flight test activities.
• Travel up to 30% for off-site testing as required; manage complex projects or processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors' Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Systems Engineering or related technical discipline

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 - Hypersonic Propulsion

Job Code: 44546

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 Sr. Specialist Engineer will work to conduct component and engine development and verification test planning and execution, ground test facility integration, and requirement verification reporting. The Sr. Specialist Engineer will support program testing from planning and estimating through testing and reporting phases. The engineer will work in a team environment to coordinate testing activities with all engineering stakeholders. The Sr. Specialist Engineer will lead various technical tasks and provide project management support. They will also provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members.

Essential Functions:

• The Sr. Specialist systems test engineer will lead and 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 Sr. Specialist systems test engineer will integrate, develop and control special test equipment and test instrumentation. Duties include management, integration, analysis and control of test data and creation / delivery of the final test reporting.

• The Sr. 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%.

• Manages complex projects or processes with general oversight.

  Qualifications:

• A Bachelors' Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Systems Engineering or related technical discipline, and 6 years of experience is required; or a Graduate Degree and 4 years of experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 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.

• Must have an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance or higher.

  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 coordinating integrated teams for engine testing.

• Knowledge and familiarity with test instrumentation, equipment and data acquisition.

• Experience coordinating test planning and development of ground and flight test activities.

• Demonstrated successful leadership of small teams and small projects in a highly technical environment

• Preferred Graduate Degree in relevant technical discipline.

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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