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Job Title: Specialist, EO/IR Systems Engineer (Top Secret Clearance)
Job Code: 35901
Job Location: On-site in Herndon, VA
Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)
Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants
Job Description:
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 be able to use the application of advanced engineering standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques to solve complex problems associated with spaceflight hardware.
The candidate will need to work independently to resolve a wide range of engineering problems, requiring collaboration with all required disciplines (mechanical, optical, electrical, software, etc.). This position requires continuous communication of technical issues, risks, opportunities and status with respect to L3Harris supplied products. There is daily interaction with teammates and customers to ensure mission success.
Essential Functions:
- Provide Mission Operations support to current L3Harris products.
- Help develop and verify mission CONOPs as well as drive current CONOPS to successful program execution.
- The candidate will be working with L3Harris off-site factory support as well as on-site based customers in a fast paced, multi-company environment.
- There is an on-call component to this position and occasional surge or shift work
Qualifications:
- 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. 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
- Included in the relevant systems engineering work is a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience with space systems and/or sensor systems technology design, manufacture, integration, test
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Matlab
Preferred Additional 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 inter-personal and communication skills, ability to interact with a cross functional team, act as customer interface
- Disciplined approach to procedural and program documentation of processes and results
- Ability to collaborate across all levels of leadership
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. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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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