Specialist, EO/IR Systems Engineer (Top Secret Clearance)
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.
About the role
This position provides mission engineering support services for a Washington, DC based customer. The candidate will need to have in-depth knowledge associated with use and performance of the L3Harris developed systems and products (both hardware and software). The candidate will be monitoring and trending system performance and must be able to recognize and respond to anomalous conditions. The individual is expected to apply advanced engineering standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to solve complex problems associated with spaceflight hardware. The candidate will work independently to resolve a wide range of engineering problems, requiring collaboration with disciplines such as mechanical, optical, electrical, and software. This role requires continuous communication of technical issues, risks, opportunities, and status regarding L3Harris supplied products. Daily interaction with teammates and customers ensures mission success.
Responsibilities
- Provide Mission Operations support to current L3Harris products.
- Help develop and verify mission CONOPs as well as drive current CONOPS to successful program execution.
- Work with L3Harris off-site factory support as well as on-site based customers in a fast-paced, multi-company environment.
- Participate in on-call duties and occasional surge or shift work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or other related scientific discipline and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s Degree.
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
- Active Top Secret security clearance.
- Minimum of 2 years relevant systems engineering background.
- 2 years’ relevant experience with space systems and/or sensor systems technology design, manufacture, integration, or test.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Matlab.
Skills
- Background in EO/IR or imaging systems design is highly desired.
- Familiarity with Linux.
- Familiarity with ground telemetry & commanding software and mission scheduling software.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with a cross-functional team and act as a customer interface.
- Disciplined approach to procedural and program documentation of processes and results.
- Ability to collaborate across all levels of leadership.
Pay
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $92,500.00 - $171,500.00. Final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
Benefits
- Health and disability insurance.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Education assistance.
- Parental leave.
- Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Schedule
9/80 (Every other Friday off!)
Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants.