L3Harris Technologies
Sr Scientist, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Power)
L3Harris Technologies, Palm Bay, Florida, United States, 32905
Overview
Sr Scientist, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Power) at L3Harris Technologies. L3Harris' Space and Airborne Systems seeks an Enterprise Space Vehicle (SV) Power Engineer to join our growing team. The Enterprise SV Power Lead will be responsible for the technical strategy, execution and mentoring of SV Power and Electrical Engineers across the Space Sector, covering all phases of the program lifecycle: Capture/Proposal, Program Execution and Operations. The role may include occasional direct support to Programs and Customers to ensure execution across functional disciplines for existing portfolio programs and new pursuits. Job Location: Remote or Palm Bay, FL or Rochester, NY or Fort Wayne, IN or San Diego, CA or Colorado Springs, CO. Responsibilities
Establish and standardize SV level Power engineering activities for all phases of the program lifecycle. Develop processes for standardizing SV level requirements derivation and flow down. Develop guidelines for SV level trade studies, common analyses and integration activities tailorable for each mission area and program. Review program SV level power engineering work products for consistency. Support major technical reviews and failure investigations as an Independent Reviewer. Mentor and train program SV level Power Engineers. Hold monthly working group meetings across program SV level power engineers to share lessons learned, best practices, ongoing concerns/issues, and potential opportunities. Ensure engineering excellence on executing programs through consistent and repeatable SV level power engineering activities across the Sector. Travel approximately 25% as required. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of related experience; Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years; in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 19 years of related experience. High level of experience in:
Space Vehicle power performance analysis (processor and memory utilization, data sizing and flows, etc.) Integrated Space Vehicle Power CSCIs for end-to-end mission performance Internal and external power interface management Space vehicle fault management architectures and design Leading internal and external supplier power engineering teams Power/Firmware integration with hardware, testing, and troubleshooting
Preferred Additional Skills
Active TS/SCI security clearance. Test bed and simulator design process. Well versed in physical and functional interface details such as data formats and power protocols. Familiarity with SW engineering processes such as Agile/Waterfall, DevSecOps, CI, and SW development related to embedded/RT/architecture patterns. Well versed in functions, responsibilities and interconnectivities between SV SW, Ground SW, Test SW and Operations SW. Familiarity with Digital Engineering and MBSE tools such as DOORs, CAMEO, CREO, JIRA. Strong track record of executing all phases of space vehicle programs (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PSR, operations, etc.). System-level requirements verification including allocation, flow down, analysis, testing, and demonstration. Ability to make risk-based decisions balancing technical, cost and schedule. Familiarity with ConOps development. Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to work with government customers and other contractors. Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills demonstrated by related work experience. Strong coordination and organization skills with a focus on details. Strong track record of leading power engineering teams through all phases of a space program; pursuits and proposal, design and development, integration and test, and operations. Experience in mentoring and growing technical staff. Compensation and Benefits
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, salary ranges are provided: California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, Greater D.C., Denver, NYC: $180,500 - $335,000. Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, and Vermont: $157,000 - $291,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation; final offer depends on experience and location. L3Harris offers health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company holidays. Application window for this requisition is anticipated to close August 31, 2025. Equal Opportunity
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and may perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law. Security clearances may be required; clearances may be granted only to U.S. citizens for access to classified information. Privacy and Compliance
By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize L3Harris to share your resume and related information with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for consideration for other available positions. L3Harris is an E-Verify Employer. See E-Verify poster and Right To Work information.
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Sr Scientist, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Power) at L3Harris Technologies. L3Harris' Space and Airborne Systems seeks an Enterprise Space Vehicle (SV) Power Engineer to join our growing team. The Enterprise SV Power Lead will be responsible for the technical strategy, execution and mentoring of SV Power and Electrical Engineers across the Space Sector, covering all phases of the program lifecycle: Capture/Proposal, Program Execution and Operations. The role may include occasional direct support to Programs and Customers to ensure execution across functional disciplines for existing portfolio programs and new pursuits. Job Location: Remote or Palm Bay, FL or Rochester, NY or Fort Wayne, IN or San Diego, CA or Colorado Springs, CO. Responsibilities
Establish and standardize SV level Power engineering activities for all phases of the program lifecycle. Develop processes for standardizing SV level requirements derivation and flow down. Develop guidelines for SV level trade studies, common analyses and integration activities tailorable for each mission area and program. Review program SV level power engineering work products for consistency. Support major technical reviews and failure investigations as an Independent Reviewer. Mentor and train program SV level Power Engineers. Hold monthly working group meetings across program SV level power engineers to share lessons learned, best practices, ongoing concerns/issues, and potential opportunities. Ensure engineering excellence on executing programs through consistent and repeatable SV level power engineering activities across the Sector. Travel approximately 25% as required. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of related experience; Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years; in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 19 years of related experience. High level of experience in:
Space Vehicle power performance analysis (processor and memory utilization, data sizing and flows, etc.) Integrated Space Vehicle Power CSCIs for end-to-end mission performance Internal and external power interface management Space vehicle fault management architectures and design Leading internal and external supplier power engineering teams Power/Firmware integration with hardware, testing, and troubleshooting
Preferred Additional Skills
Active TS/SCI security clearance. Test bed and simulator design process. Well versed in physical and functional interface details such as data formats and power protocols. Familiarity with SW engineering processes such as Agile/Waterfall, DevSecOps, CI, and SW development related to embedded/RT/architecture patterns. Well versed in functions, responsibilities and interconnectivities between SV SW, Ground SW, Test SW and Operations SW. Familiarity with Digital Engineering and MBSE tools such as DOORs, CAMEO, CREO, JIRA. Strong track record of executing all phases of space vehicle programs (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PSR, operations, etc.). System-level requirements verification including allocation, flow down, analysis, testing, and demonstration. Ability to make risk-based decisions balancing technical, cost and schedule. Familiarity with ConOps development. Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to work with government customers and other contractors. Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills demonstrated by related work experience. Strong coordination and organization skills with a focus on details. Strong track record of leading power engineering teams through all phases of a space program; pursuits and proposal, design and development, integration and test, and operations. Experience in mentoring and growing technical staff. Compensation and Benefits
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, salary ranges are provided: California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, Greater D.C., Denver, NYC: $180,500 - $335,000. Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, and Vermont: $157,000 - $291,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation; final offer depends on experience and location. L3Harris offers health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company holidays. Application window for this requisition is anticipated to close August 31, 2025. Equal Opportunity
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and may perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law. Security clearances may be required; clearances may be granted only to U.S. citizens for access to classified information. Privacy and Compliance
By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize L3Harris to share your resume and related information with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for consideration for other available positions. L3Harris is an E-Verify Employer. See E-Verify poster and Right To Work information.
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