Sr Specialist, Systems Integration Engineering (UAV)

L3Harris Technologies; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior Specialist in Systems Integration Engineering, where you'll play a critical role in defining and managing hardware and software requirements for advanced unmanned air systems. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies in the defense industry, ensuring the highest standards of system performance and integration. You'll collaborate in a dynamic environment, driving innovation while contributing to national security. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in systems engineering and integration.
• Hands-on experience with hardware/software systems integration.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage hardware/software requirements for complex systems.
• Conduct system integration and performance characterization.
• Develop and present technical performance metrics.

Skills

System Integration

Requirements Definition

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Risk Assessment

Technical Performance Metrics

Data Analysis

Simulation Development

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree in Engineering

Tools

Matlab

LabView

Python

C/C++/C#

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sr Specialist, Systems Integration Engineering (UAV)

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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 Integration Engineering (UAV)

Job Code: 22880

Job Location: Ashburn, VA

Job Description:

As the Senior Specialist, Systems Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for hardware and software requirements definition, decomposition, allocation, management, verification, and validation of technical products and systems. You will also be responsible for conducting component trade studies, performing system integration, and characterizing system performance.

The Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for requirements definition, flow-down and traceability for complex electronic systems embracing agile product systems and software development and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) processes to enhance development speed and quality; Leads the execution of rapid learning cycles in requirements development, design, build, integration & test and verification & validation in a design-to-cost and design-for-manufacturability environment
• Develop, track and present technical performance metrics
• Help perform risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects
• Execute system integration and engineering test efforts
• Develops or champions new systems, concepts, or technologies.
• Responsible for improving upon existing Systems Engineering processes
• System design synthesis of complex electronic systems to include processes and interfaces in testing
• Perform trade studies on a variety of systems and components
• Perform design verification testing efforts including lab, chamber, ground and flight test
• Analyze data from design verification test efforts
• Develop and run simulations and other analysis tools to predict system performance in various environments
• Present results during internal and external program meetings
• Participate in proposal activities both cost and technical
• Obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required
• Lifting up to 20lbs
• 10% travel may be required
• Other duties as required
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree 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.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance
• System level design experience in which the applicant has been involved in the design and integration of complex hardware/software systems, the definition of multiple interfaces and been involved in the trades of multiple solution options
• Hands-on experience being involved in system integration, engineering testing, and system performance characterization
  
  
  

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems, especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products
• Experience integrating typical payloads like sensors or communications into air vehicles
• Experience leading a small team to complete assigned program tasking
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
• Experience with Matlab, LabView, Python, or C/C++/C#
• Experience in Control Account Management as part of an Earned Value Management System
• Experience in unmanned aircraft or guided weapon systems
• Experience with proposal development including generating basis of estimates
• Experience in development of use cases developed from customer objectives and concepts of operations
• Excellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)
• Experience using Microsoft Office products
  
  
  

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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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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  Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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