Scientist, Systems Engineer (Space Vehicle Configuration)
Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Palm Bay
Posted on: October 31, 2024
Job Description:
-Job Title: Scientist, Systems Engineer (Space Vehicle
Configuration)Job Code: -16647Job Location: - Palm Bay, FL;
Rochester, NY; Fort Wayne, IN; San Diego, CA; or Colorado Springs,
CO; or Remote
Job Description:L3Harris' Space and Airborne Systems seeks an
Enterprise Space Vehicle (SV) Configuration Engineer to join our
growing team. The individual in this position will serve as an
Enterprise SV Configuration Lead across the Space Sector at
L3Harris, responsible for the technical strategy, execution and
mentoring of SV Configuration Engineers. This includes all phases
of the program lifecycle: Capture and Proposal, Program Execution
and Operations. This includes coming up with mechanical concept
designs of integrated space vehicles and iterating mechanical
designs throughout the lifecycle. The Enterprise SV Configuration
Lead will be responsible for leading teams of SV level
configuration engineers through the product life cycle activities
ranging from initial requirements and architectures, design and
development, integration and test and operations. The role will
include occasional direct support to Programs and Customers to
ensure execution activities of all functional disciplines for
existing portfolio programs and new pursuits
Essential Functions: -
- Establish and standardize SV level configuration engineering
activities for all phases of the program life cycle
- Develop guidelines for SV level trade studies, common analyses
and integration activities tailorable for each mission area and
program
- Review program SV level configuration engineering work products
for consistency
- Support major technical reviews and failure investigations as
an Independent Reviewer
- Mentor and train program SV level Configuration Engineers
- Hold monthly working group meetings across program SV level
configuration engineer to share lessons learned, best practices,
ongoing concerns/issues, and potential opportunities
- Ensure engineering excellence on executing programs through
consistent and repeatable SV level configuration engineering
activities across the Sector
- Ability to travel as required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related
experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior
related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of
prior related experience
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Experience in following areas:
- Space Vehicle configuration activities such as critical
clearances, plume impingement, interface compatibility, etc
- Mechanical design CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks, etc)
- Internal and external Space Vehicle configuration interface
management
- Space vehicle mechanical configuration, architectures and
design
- Leading both internal and external supplier configuration
engineering teams
- Mechanical integration with hardware, testing, and
troubleshooting
- Leading configuration engineering teams through all phases of a
space program; pursuits and proposal, design and development,
integration and test, and operations
- Experience in mentoring and growing technical staff
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Well versed in space vehicle AI&T approaches and
processes
- Well versed in fleshing out physical and functional interface
details such as thermistor read-out, heater electrical
requirements, radiative view factor impacts, etc
- Familiarity with systems engineering processes such as
requirement allocation, decomposition, verification and validation
methods
- Well versed in functions, responsibilities and
interconnectivities between SV structures, mechanisms, thermal,
propulsion, AI&T as well as critical clearances and Field of
View/Field of Regard
- Familiarity with Digital Engineering and MBSE tools such as
DOORs, CAMEO, CREO, JIRA
- Strong track record of executing all phases of space vehicle
programs (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PSR, operations, etc.)
- System-level requirements verification including allocation,
flow down, analysis, testing, & demonstration
- Ability to make risk-based decisions balancing technical, cost
and schedule
- Accustomed to leading technical engagement with internal and
external customers in formal presentations as well as informal
table-top discussions
- Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability
to work harmoniously in a team environment with government
customers and other contractors
- Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills demonstrated by
related work experience
- Strong coordination and organization skills with a focus on
details -In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the
salary range for this role is $128,000 - $238,000. This is not a
guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary
based on factors including but not limited to experience and
geographic location. L3Harris 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. The specific programs and
options available to an employee may vary depending on date of
hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining
agreements. The application window for this requisition is
anticipated to close January 31, 2025. - - -
Keywords: L3Harris Technologies, Palm Bay , Scientist, Systems Engineer (Space Vehicle Configuration), Other , Palm Bay, Florida
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