Lead System Engineering, Space Optical Systems

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Rochester, NY
Salary: $110,500–$205,500 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99 roles within 25 mi

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This role $158k

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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 System Engineering, Space Optical Systems

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Lead, System Engineering (Space Optical Systems) joins the space superiority and imaging systems engineering department to support programs involving space-based, small and large aperture visible and IR telescopes with integrated electromechanical devices for motion and focus control. As a program technical lead, you will perform technical analysis, manage specifications, generate design reviews and technical documents, and lead test and design verification efforts. You will also be responsible for requirements sell-off, risk assessments, and end item data package generation while mentoring junior engineers. The role requires expertise in systems engineering tools, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), SysML, and Cameo Systems/No Magic. Key technical domains include optics, electro-optical, electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical engineering for space-based remote sensing systems. You will manage the full product lifecycle, including program planning, cost estimation, and schedule management for complex aerospace systems.

Skills

MBSE SysML Cameo Systems No Magic EO/IR Optics Systems Engineering Risk Assessment Design Review Project Management

What you'll do

Lead the development and execution of system architecture and design plans.
Perform technical analysis and manage specifications for space-based optical systems.
Generate design reviews, requirements documents, and end item data packages.
Lead product test and design verification activities including risk assessment and mitigation.
Utilize model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools to support system development.
Mentor and train junior engineers to build team technical expertise.
Contribute to proposal development and program planning activities.
Support program milestone reviews such as SRR, SDR, PDR, and CDR.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree and 9 years of experience, a graduate degree and 7 years of experience, or 13 years of experience without a degree.
Professional experience in systems engineering supporting requirements, design, manufacturing, and integration of systems.
At least 4 years of systems engineering experience with space-based payloads or aerospace vehicle systems.
Professional experience working in the aerospace or space industry.
Ability to obtain a U.S. TS/SCI clearance upon being hired.
An active Top Secret/SCI clearance (preferred).
Experience with optics, imaging, remote sensing, or space-based EO/IR systems (preferred).
U.S. citizens.

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