L3Harris Technologies

Senior Specialist – Integration & Test Engineering, Space Optical Systems

L3Harris Technologies

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Wilmington • Massachusetts • United States

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Salary

💰 $111,950 - $222,500 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • On the L3Harris team, your job is to secure the world.
  • Develop and integrate advanced electro-optical systems for space-based applications, ensuring compliance with all relevant specifications and mission requirements.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance in systems engineering, including test development, requirements verification and validation (V&V).
  • Design, plan, and execute test procedures for electro-optical components and systems.
  • Analyze test data to validate system performance against requirements.
  • Identify and troubleshoot issues, propose corrective actions, and implement solutions.
  • Define, manage, and maintain system and sub-system level requirements, ensuring traceability and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design to final system delivery and operation.
  • Generate and maintain detailed technical documentation, including test plans, procedures, work instructions, test reports, and anomaly reports.
  • Develop and evaluate trade studies to support decision-making processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including subcontractors and U.S. Government customers, to ensure alignment and project success.
  • Ensure all engineering activities adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and quality assurance, to ensure successful system integration and test.
  • Demonstrate excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or other related scientific discipline and 6 years of relevant EO/IR systems engineering work experience.
  • Alternatively, a graduate degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • 3+ years experience working with systems integration and test.
  • Prior or current experience working with eletro-optical/imaging systems.
  • Prior or current experience working with space environment considerations and testing protocols.
  • 3+ years experience with engineering and simulation software tools, such as MATLAB.
  • Active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance is highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience with space systems engineering, including knowledge of space environments, satellite systems, and space mission design.
  • Familiarity with NASA-STD-1540 and/or NASA-STD-7002.
  • Experience in leading technical teams, managing projects, and coordinating cross-functional engineering activities.
  • Proficient in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as DOORs, CAMEO, CREO, JIRA, and SysML.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of tackling complex engineering challenges.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and other relevant tools.
Benefits
  • health and disability insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • flexible spending accounts
  • EAP
  • education assistance
  • parental leave
  • paid time off
  • company-paid holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
electro-optical systemssystems engineeringtest developmentrequirements verificationrequirements validationsystems integrationengineering simulationModel-Based Systems Engineeringspace systems engineeringproblem-solving
Soft Skills
technical leadershipcommunicationcollaborationanalytical skillsproject managementteamworktroubleshootingdecision-makingdocumentationpresentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in PhysicsTop Secret/SCI clearanceNASA-STD-1540 familiarityNASA-STD-7002 familiarity