L3Harris Technologies
Lead, Electro-Optical (EO) Systems Engineer
L3Harris Technologies, Wilmington, Massachusetts, us, 01887
Lead, Systems Engineer (Optical Space Systems)
Join L3Harris Technologies in Wilmington, MA to lead the development of advanced electro‑optical systems for space‑based applications. This role requires strong systems engineering skills, experience with EO/IR systems, and the ability to manage integrated product teams.
Essential Functions
Coordinate with program leadership to develop a technical plan and path forward for program execution.
System Design and Integration: Develop and integrate advanced electro‑optical systems for space‑based applications, ensuring compliance with all relevant specifications and mission requirements.
Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance in the areas of systems engineering, including architecture development, requirements analysis, and verification and validation (V&V).
Requirements Management: Define, manage, and maintain system and sub‑system level requirements, ensuring traceability and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Modeling and Simulation: Conduct modeling and simulation activities to predict system performance and behavior under various operational scenarios.
Project Execution: Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design to final system delivery and operation.
Documentation and Reporting: Generate and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system specifications, design descriptions, test plans, and test reports.
Customer Requirements: Translate the voice of the customer into system level requirements and evaluate alternative solutions to establish preliminary system designs.
Trade Studies: Develop and evaluate trade studies for accuracy and completeness to support decision‑making processes.
Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including subcontractors and U.S. Government customers.
Standards Compliance: Ensure all engineering activities adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
Collaboration: Work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.
Training and Mentoring: Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related discipline and 9 years of space‑based EO/IR systems engineering experience. A graduate degree and 7 years of related experience are also acceptable. In lieu of a degree, minimum 13 years of related experience.
Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) is required.
6+ years experience in electro‑optics, optical design, sensors, detectors, and imaging systems.
6+ years experience working with engineering and simulation software tools (e.g., MATLAB).
Candidate must be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
Preferred Additional Skills
Active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Knowledge of space environments, satellite systems, and space mission design.
Experience leading technical teams and managing cross‑functional engineering activities.
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., INCOSE SEP).
Proficiency in MBSE tools such as DOORS, CAMEO, CREO, JIRA, and SysML.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Salary In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $125,000.00 – $232,000.00 for the applicable locations.
Benefits L3Harris offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer L3Harris Technologies is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or citizenship status. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
Additional Information Security clearance may be required; applicants must be eligible for U.S. citizenship and meet all required investigations.
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Essential Functions
Coordinate with program leadership to develop a technical plan and path forward for program execution.
System Design and Integration: Develop and integrate advanced electro‑optical systems for space‑based applications, ensuring compliance with all relevant specifications and mission requirements.
Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance in the areas of systems engineering, including architecture development, requirements analysis, and verification and validation (V&V).
Requirements Management: Define, manage, and maintain system and sub‑system level requirements, ensuring traceability and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Modeling and Simulation: Conduct modeling and simulation activities to predict system performance and behavior under various operational scenarios.
Project Execution: Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design to final system delivery and operation.
Documentation and Reporting: Generate and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system specifications, design descriptions, test plans, and test reports.
Customer Requirements: Translate the voice of the customer into system level requirements and evaluate alternative solutions to establish preliminary system designs.
Trade Studies: Develop and evaluate trade studies for accuracy and completeness to support decision‑making processes.
Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including subcontractors and U.S. Government customers.
Standards Compliance: Ensure all engineering activities adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
Collaboration: Work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.
Training and Mentoring: Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related discipline and 9 years of space‑based EO/IR systems engineering experience. A graduate degree and 7 years of related experience are also acceptable. In lieu of a degree, minimum 13 years of related experience.
Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) is required.
6+ years experience in electro‑optics, optical design, sensors, detectors, and imaging systems.
6+ years experience working with engineering and simulation software tools (e.g., MATLAB).
Candidate must be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
Preferred Additional Skills
Active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Knowledge of space environments, satellite systems, and space mission design.
Experience leading technical teams and managing cross‑functional engineering activities.
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., INCOSE SEP).
Proficiency in MBSE tools such as DOORS, CAMEO, CREO, JIRA, and SysML.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Salary In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $125,000.00 – $232,000.00 for the applicable locations.
Benefits L3Harris offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer L3Harris Technologies is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or citizenship status. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
Additional Information Security clearance may be required; applicants must be eligible for U.S. citizenship and meet all required investigations.
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