Lead, Systems Engineering – Propulsion
L3Harris Technologies
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Ashburn • Virginia • United States
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About the role
- Support development of propulsion subsystem, providing technical guidance to internal engineers as well as external suppliers
- Help perform risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies for complex projects
- Create analyses that support system integration and engineering test efforts of propulsion systems
- Develops or champions new systems, concepts, or technologies.
- Perform trade studies on a variety of systems and components
- Analyze data from ground, chamber and flight test efforts
- Present results during internal and external program meetings
- Responsible for requirements definition, flow-down and traceability for complex electronic systems
- Participate in proposal activities both cost and technical
- Obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience
- Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
- Active DoD Secret security clearance
- System level design experience in which the applicant has been involved in the design and integration of complex hardware/software systems, the definition of multiple interfaces and been involved in the trades of multiple solution options
- Hands-on experience being involved in system integration, engineering testing, and system performance characterization
- Experience with and an understanding of aerospace systems, especially in the development of integrated hardware/software products
- Strong knowledge of jet engine design, fuel system design, incompressible fluids modeling
- Exposure to/experience with engine or fuel system testing
- Experience leading a small team to complete assigned program tasking
- Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
- Experience with Matlab, Simulink, LabView, Python, or C/C++/C#
- Experience in Control Account Management as part of an Earned Value Management System
- Experience in unmanned aircraft or guided weapon systems
- Experience with proposal development including generating basis of estimates
- Experience in development of use cases developed from customer objectives and concepts of operations
- Excellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)
- Experience using Microsoft Office products
Benefits
- Lifting up to 20 lbs
- 10% travel may be required
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
system integrationengineering testingsystem performance characterizationjet engine designfuel system designincompressible fluids modelingModel Based Systems EngineeringMatlabSimulinkPython
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationleadershipteamworkpresentation skillsrisk assessmentproblem-solvingtechnical guidancerequirements definitionproposal development
Certifications
Bachelor's DegreeGraduate DegreeDoD Secret security clearance