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Sr Associate, Systems Engineer (Space Optics)

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location_on475, Central Avenue, City of Rochester, Monroe County, New York, 14605, United States

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About the Team

The L3Harris space superiority and imaging systems engineering department specializes in space-based, small and large aperture visible and infrared telescopes. Our team integrates electromechanical devices for motion and focus control, supporting programs we have recently won. We are dedicated to advancing space-based electro-optical and infrared capabilities through rigorous engineering and innovation.

About the Role

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team and support these critical programs. In this role, you will assist in performing technical analysis, managing specifications, and generating design reviews and technical documents. You will lead test and design verification efforts, manage requirements sell-off, and oversee the generation of end item data packages (EIDP).

You will engage in continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency and effectiveness, utilizing systems engineering tools and methodologies to support model-based systems engineering (MBSE). This position requires the ability to work independently as a member of a multi-disciplined integrated product team while collaborating across all levels of leadership to support program milestone reviews.

Hiring Process

Please note that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance, which may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are 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, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, 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. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.

Work location

Work model: On-site

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475, Central Avenue, City of Rochester, Monroe County, New York, 14605, United States

City of Rochester, New York

Key Responsibilities

  • check_circleManage specifications and lead requirements sell-off efforts
  • check_circleSupport product test and design verification activities
  • check_circleLead end item data package (EIDP) generation efforts
  • check_circleUtilize systems engineering tools to support model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
  • check_circleEngage in continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency
  • check_circleSupport program milestone reviews including SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, and FCA/PCA
  • check_circlePerform technical analysis and generate design reviews and technical documents
  • check_circleConduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies

Requirements

  • verifiedBachelor's Degree and 2+ years experience
  • verifiedGraduate Degree and 0-2 years experience
  • verified6+ years experience without degree
  • verifiedSystems engineering experience
  • verifiedMBSE tools and methodologies experience
  • verifiedAerospace product experience
  • verifiedU.S. citizenship for security clearance eligibility

Nice to Have

Active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance. Technical Subject Matter Expertise in optical, electro-optical, electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical engineering disciplines. Relevant experience with the design, manufacture, integration, test, and sell-off of space-based EO/IR subsystems. Experience with Cameo Systems/No Magic Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and SysML. Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities. Ability to support program milestone reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, FCA/PCA, PSR). Ability to collaborate across all levels of leadership. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to architect an end-to-end space system with a full understanding of the product lifecycle. Experience with project management aspects of technology development programs. Experience with estimating and managing costs and creating and managing schedules.

Benefits & Perks

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Company

L3Harris Technologies

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Experience

2+ yrs (Mid Level)

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years experience, or equivalent experience

Job Type

Full-Time

Skills Required

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Skills: Mbse, Systems Engineering, Optical, Electro-Optical, Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, Cameo Systems, No Magic, SYSML.

Education: Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years experience, or equivalent experience; Graduate Degree with 0-2 years experience, or equivalent experience.

Frequently asked questions about Sr Associate, Systems Engineer (Space Optics) at L3Harris Technologies

What does a Sr Associate, Systems Engineer (Space Optics) at L3Harris Technologies do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Sr Associate, Systems Engineer (Space Optics) at L3Harris Technologies will manage specifications and lead requirements sell-off efforts; support product test and design verification activities; lead end item data package (eidp) generation efforts; and utilize systems engineering tools to support model-based systems engineering (mbse).
What are the requirements for this Sr Associate, Systems Engineer (Space Optics) role?expand_more
L3Harris Technologies is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years experience; Graduate Degree and 0-2 years experience; 6+ years experience without degree; Systems engineering experience; MBSE tools and methodologies experience; and Aerospace product experience.
Where is the Sr Associate, Systems Engineer (Space Optics) role at L3Harris Technologies located?expand_more
Sr Associate, Systems Engineer (Space Optics) at L3Harris Technologies is based in 475, Central Avenue, City of Rochester, Monroe County, New York, 14605, United States. This is a on-site role.
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L3Harris Technologies has listed this Sr Associate, Systems Engineer (Space Optics) role as on-site.
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Sr Associate, Systems Engineer (Space Optics) at L3Harris Technologies typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Sr Associate, Systems Engineer (Space Optics) at L3Harris Technologies include Mbse; Systems Engineering; Optical; Electro-Optical; Electrical; Mechanical; Electromechanical; and Cameo Systems.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years experience, or equivalent experience; and Graduate Degree with 0-2 years experience, or equivalent experience.
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Sr Associate, Systems Engineer (Space Optics) at L3Harris Technologies is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.
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