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Chief Engineer, Scientist - Mission Payloads (Space Optical Systems)

Greater Boston
Relocation
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Lead the design, development, integration, and testing of space-based remote sensing systems. Responsible for technical analysis, requirements management, and leading engineering teams. Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 12+ years of relevant experience, with an active Secret security clearance.

Key Highlights
Lead systems engineering for space-based optical and IR payload systems.
Manage technical analysis, design reviews, and integration/test efforts.
Requires active Secret security clearance and significant systems engineering leadership experience.
Key Responsibilities
Lead requirements traceability and development of test plans to verify requirements.
Perform technical analysis, manage specifications, and generate design review and technical documents.
Execute design trades to support technical decisions.
Lead design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.).
Lead integration and test of electro-optical/infrared systems and related hardware/software.
Lead product test and design verification, requirements sell-off, and end item data package generation efforts.
Support/lead data analysis and modeling and simulation.
Evaluate space vehicle and end customer needs to help define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
Evaluate and mitigate risk within the program.
Mentor a growing, talented team of Systems Engineers.
Contribute to proposal activities.
Program planning, guidance, and execution.
Technical Skills Required
Systems Engineering Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Systems Space Systems
Benefits & Perks
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Nice to Have
Experience designing, procuring, fabricating and/or testing laser subsystems or focal plane array subsystems.
Experience with active and passive remote sensing (LIDAR/Laser/Focal Plane Subsystems).
Systems engineering experience in electro-optical hardware development.
Experience leading large space programs across the full system lifecycle.
Comfortable negotiating technical and non-technical scope with customers.
Technical Subject Matter Expertise in optical, electro-optical, electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, or equivalent engineering discipline.
Experience generating/managing requirements at various levels of the system and flowing down requirements to sub-systems/sub-components.
Experience using DOORS and/or MBSE software such as CAMEO and MagicDraw.
Relevant experience with the design, manufacture, integration, test and sell-off of space-based EO/IR subsystems.
Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
Experience leading program milestone reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, FCA/PCA, PSR).
Ability to collaborate across all levels of leadership.
Excellent inter-personal and communication skills, ability to interact with a cross functional team, act as customer interface.
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 & creating and managing schedules.

Job Description

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.

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