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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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Scientist, Systems Engineer (Innovation CE) joins the Space and Mission Systems team as an Innovation Chief Engineer. This role focuses on the research and development of electro-optical payloads, subsystems, and software for mid to large aperture national, civil, and commercial space systems. The individual will lead technical strategy and execution for customer-funded efforts, including mission roadmapping, internal R&D planning, and technology insertion. Key responsibilities involve driving innovation in segmented optical systems, composite optics, smart payloads, and on-board processing. The successful candidate will manage large multi-disciplinary teams, interface with universities and industrial partners, and oversee technical issue resolution. Required expertise includes EO/IR space payloads, optical and mechanical assemblies, and the ability to develop detailed R&D plans for complex space imaging missions.
EO/IR Space Payloads
Optical Systems
Space Systems
Research & Development
On-board Processing
Segmented Optical Systems
Composite Optics
Smart Payloads
Technology Roadmapping
Mechanical Assemblies
RF Communication Systems
Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)
SysML
Cameo
Systems Engineering
Requirement Management
Verification and Validation
Performance Analysis
Microsoft Office
Electrical Engineering
Physics
Electro-Optical
Space Systems
Systems Engineering
IR&D
VIS
IR
Composite Optics
Smart Payloads
On-board Processing
System Modeling
Requirements Elicitation
Interface Standards
System Architecture
Flow Analysis
Agile