Optical Engineering

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Job Title:Scientist, Chief Engineer
- Mission Payloads (Space Optical Systems) : Sign-on bonus ($50K max)Job Code:40961Job

Location:
On-site in Wilmington, MA Job Schedule:9/80 (Every other Friday off)Relocation:Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicantsSign-On Bonus: A sign-on bonus of up to $50K may be included as part of an offer package for this levelJob Description: L3Harris Technologies has an immediate opening for a Mission Payload Chief Systems Engineer in Wilmington, MA to support Space Superiority and Imaging Systems. The ideal candidate for this position will be proficient in all aspects of the systems engineering process, will have direct and significant experience designing and testing complex systems, and will be comfortable coordinating teams of technical personnel. L3Harris in Wilmington, MA specializes in space-based, visible and IR payload systems with integrated electromechanical devices used for micro radian level line of sight pointing and focus control. Our collaborate team is looking for Systems Engineers to help design, develop, integrate, test, and deliver space based remote sensing systems to our customers to support our nations most critical capabilities.
Essential Functions: Lead requirements traceability and development of test plans to verify requirementsPerform technical analysis, manage specifications, and generate design review and technical documents.
Execute design trades to support technical decisionsLead design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.)Lead integration and test of electro-optical/infrared systems and related hardware/softwareLead product test and design verification, requirements sell-off, and end item data package generation effortsSupport/lead data analysis and modeling and simulationEvaluate space vehicle and end customer needs to help define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfacesEvaluate and mitigate risk within the programMentor a growing, talented team of Systems EngineersContribute to proposal activities Program planning, guidance, and execution

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in engineering and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
Active Secret security clearance 5+ years of systems engineering technical leadership experience5+ years experience with aerospace or space-based payload or vehicle systems Professional experience performing technical analysis, managing specifications, and generating design review and technical documentsProfessional experience leading product test and design verification, requirements sell-off, and end item data package generation effortsPreferred Additional

Skills:
Experience designing, procuring, fabricating and/or testing laser subsystems or focal plane array subsystemsExperience with active and passive remote sensing (LIDAR/Laser/Focal Plane Subsystems)Systems engineering experience in electro-optical hardware developmentExperience leading large space programs across the full system lifecycleComfortable negotiating technical and non-technical scope with customersTechnical Subject Matter Expertise in optical, electro-optical, electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, or equivalent engineering disciplineExperience generating/managing requirements at various levels of the system and flowing down requirements to sub-systems/sub-componentsExperience using DOORS and/or MBSE software such as CAMEO and MagicDrawRelevant experience with the design, manufacture, integration, test and sell-off of space-based EO/IR subsystems.
Ability to manage multiple and competing prioritiesExperience leading program milestone reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, FCA/PCA, PSR)Ability to collaborate across all levels of leadershipExcellent inter-personal and communication skills, ability to interact with a cross functional team, act as customer interfaceAbility to architect an end-to-end space system with a full understanding of the product lifecycleExperience with project management aspects of technology development programsExperience with estimating and managing costs