Scientist, Systems Engineer - Mission Payload Chief Systems Engineer (optical Systems)

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L3Harris Technologies Weston, Colorado, US
284,000 US$

Published 2026-04-07

Description

L3 Harris Technologies has an immediate opening for a Mission Payload Chief Systems Engineer in Wilmington, MA to support Space Superiority and Imaging Systems. The ideal candidate for this position will be proficient in all aspects of the systems engineering process, will have direct and significant experience designing and testing complex systems, and will be comfortable coordinating teams of technical personnel. Our collaborate team is looking for Systems Engineers to help design, develop, integrate, test, and deliver space based remote sensing systems to our customers to support our nations most critical capabilities. Essential Functions: Lead requirements traceability and development of test plans to verify requirements Perform technical analysis, manage specifications, and generate design review and technical documents. 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 Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in engineering and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. Active Secret security clearance 5 years of systems engineering technical leadership experience 5 years experience with space-based payload or vehicle systems Professional experience performing technical analysis, managing specifications, and generating design review and technical documents Professional experience leading product test and design verification, requirements sell-off, and end item data package generation efforts Preferred Additional Skills: 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 Magic Draw 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 In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D. L3 Harris 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. 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. 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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3 Harris 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. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. 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Location

Weston
Colorado
United States
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Job type Full time
Contract type Permanent
Salary type Per annum
Occupation Scientist, systems engineer - mission payload chief systems engineer (optical systems)
Min. Salary 153000.000
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