Lead Electro-Optical Systems Engineer

L3Harris

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Location
Wilmington, MA
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$127,500–$236,500 / yr
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52 days ago
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L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

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TL;DR · Lead Electro-Optical Systems Engineer

JOB TITLE: Lead, Electro-Optical (EO) Systems Engineer The Lead, Electro-Optical (EO) Systems Engineer joins the AgileEO Systems Engineering department within the Space Superiority group. This role supports a program developing space-based, small aperture visible and IR telescopes featuring integrated electromechanical devices for motion and focus control. The engineer performs technical analysis, manages specifications, and generates design review and technical documents while supporting test and design verification, requirements sell off, and end item data package generation. Key responsibilities include system design, architecture development, requirements traceability, and conducting modeling and simulation activities. The position requires proficiency in MATLAB and engineering simulation software, with preferred experience in Model Based Systems Engineering tools like DOORs, CAMEO, CREO, JIRA, and SysML. The role solves complex technical challenges in space-based electro-optical systems and satellite mission design.

What you'll do

  • Develop and integrate advanced electro-optical systems for space-based applications.
  • Define and manage system-level requirements to ensure traceability and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Provide technical leadership for architecture development, requirements analysis, and verification and validation.
  • Conduct modeling and simulation activities to predict system performance under various operational scenarios.
  • Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams from conceptual design through final system delivery and operation.
  • Generate detailed technical documentation including system specifications, design descriptions, and test plans.
  • Translate customer requirements into system-level requirements and evaluate alternative design solutions.
  • Perform trade studies to support decision-making processes and solve complex engineering problems.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related science with 9 years of space-based EO/IR systems engineering experience.
  • Graduate degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum of 13 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) is required.
  • 4+ years of experience in electro-optics, including optical design, sensors, detectors, and imaging systems.
  • 4+ years of experience working with engineering and simulation software tools such as MATLAB.
  • Holds an active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance (preferred); proficient in MBSE tools like DOORs, CAMEO, CREO, JIRA, and SysML (preferred).

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