Scientist, Systems Engineer

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chantilly, VA
Salary: $153,000–$284,000 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About L3Harris

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.

L3Harris currently has 900 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Scientist, Systems Engineer

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The Scientist, Systems Engineer provides consultative-level technical direction to multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission-critical, end-to-end system solutions. This role involves architecting mission concepts, defining system requirements, and developing CONOPS, use cases, and systems-engineering artifacts across the full system lifecycle. The individual will collaborate with customers and engineering teams to ensure architectures meet evolving needs while supporting operational analysis and design implementation plans. Key responsibilities include MBSE definition, requirements traceability, and interface definition. The position requires proficiency with software tools, scripting, and hardware troubleshooting, as well as experience with DOORS or equivalent requirements management tools. The work focuses on solving complex mission problems by translating customer needs into technical solutions while balancing cost, schedule, and risk considerations within a portfolio of products.

Skills

Systems Engineering MBSE Requirements Management DOORS System Architecture CONOPS Scripting Cybersecurity Information Assurance Verification Validation Integration Earned Value Management Hardware Troubleshooting

What you'll do

Architect mission concepts and define system requirements across the full system lifecycle.
Develop and interpret Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Operational Descriptions Documents (ODD).
Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering end-to-end, mission-critical system solutions.
Perform system architecture development, MBSE definition, evaluation, and validation.
Manage requirements development, analysis, and traceability for hardware and software.
Support operational analysis and develop design and implementation plans.
Use software tools and scripting for troubleshooting and technical problem resolution.
Deliver technical presentations to communicate design activity plans and status to customers.

What we're looking for

Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Minimum of 16 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline (preferred).
Experience in systems engineering for complex mission system development programs (preferred).
Experience leading technical execution across the full product lifecycle (preferred).
Security clearance.

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