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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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The Senior Associate, Systems Engineer joins the Missile Solutions segment to focus on specifying requirements for rocket propulsion systems. This role involves developing, allocating, and documenting system, subsystem, and component requirements within databases while managing specification changes and coordinating verification plans with integrated product teams. The engineer performs functional analysis, conducts system trade studies to define architecture, and manages project risks and opportunities by preparing mitigation plans. Day-to-day tasks include technical communication through oral presentations and written reports to resolve questions and coordinate work. Key required skills include systems engineering expertise, Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies, and experience with tools like IBM DOORs and Cameo. The role specifically addresses the development of advanced propulsion and energetics systems for rocket motors within the aerospace and defense sectors, requiring a focus on liquid rocket propulsion.
What does a Systems Engineer earn?
Median $157425 from 196 postings across 32 companies.
Develop systems, subsystem, and component requirements for rocket propulsion systems.
Manage requirement derivation, allocation, and documentation within specialized databases and specifications.
Coordinate requirements verification plans and manage compliance assessment and certification processes.
Perform functional analysis and coordinate system trade studies to define architecture and objectives.
Coordinate project risk and opportunity assessments and develop mitigation plans.
Direct, coordinate, and review the work of a small staff of engineers or technicians.
Present technical results through oral presentations and written communications to resolve questions and plan work.
What we're looking for
A Bachelor's degree and 2 years of systems engineering experience, a Graduate degree with 0 to 2 years of experience, or 6 years of experience without a degree.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Experience in requirements management, risk management, and the product development cycle.
Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies.
Experience in aerospace or defense sectors (preferred).
Experience with liquid rocket propulsion (strongly desired).
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering (preferred).
Systems Engineering
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
IBM DOORs
Requirements Management
Risk Management
Trade Studies
Product Development Cycle
Rocket Propulsion
Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
Requirements Management
RF Design
Digital Design
Network Design
Software Development
System Integration
Verification and Validation
MS Project
Visio
DOORS
Communication Theory
Optical Communications
Satellite Communication Systems
Systems Engineering
Integration & Test
Configuration Management
Rust
Python
C
MATLAB
R
SQL
Linux
Command Line Interface
JAMA
Design-Build-Test (DBT)
Requirements Management
Robotics
Autonomous Systems