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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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Specialist, Systems Engineer - Hypersonic Propulsion joins the Systems Development, Verification & Test Engineering Department to support hypersonic and high-speed solid, liquid, and air-breathing propulsion research and development. This role involves conducting component and engine development, verification test planning, ground test facility integration, and requirement verification reporting. The engineer will manage test activities from initial estimation through final reporting, including the development of special test equipment and instrumentation. Key responsibilities involve leading Test Readiness Reviews, overseeing assembly and teardown activities, and providing on-site technical support for ground and flight tests. Required skills include expertise in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and hypersonics. The candidate will utilize data analysis and systems integration to solve complex propulsion challenges while ensuring test articles meet safety requirements within a collaborative team environment focused on high-speed propulsion technologies.
What does a Systems Engineer earn?
Median $155000 from 199 postings across 33 companies.
Create detailed test planning documents by capturing all specific test objectives.
Develop and control ground and flight test activities for hypersonic propulsion systems.
Integrate, develop, and manage special test equipment and instrumentation.
Analyze test data to create and deliver final technical reports.
Lead Test Readiness Reviews to ensure facilities and articles meet safety requirements.
Provide oversight for engine assembly, teardown activities, and inspection processes.
Provide on-site customer technical support for ground and flight test coverage.
Perform off-campus test operations requiring up to 30% travel.
What we're looking for
A Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience, a Graduate degree and 2 years of experience, or 8 years of experience without a degree is required.
Candidate must be able to obtain a US security clearance.
Strong communication skills and leadership competency are required.
Ability to work effectively in team environments both virtually and in-person is required.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% for offsite testing support is required.
Experience in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, or hypersonics (preferred).
Familiarity with test instrumentation, equipment, data acquisition, and flight/ground test planning (preferred); Active US Secret Clearance (preferred).
Systems Engineering
Test Planning
Data Acquisition
Systems Integration
Thermodynamics
Fluid Dynamics
Heat Transfer
Hypersonics
Propulsion Systems
Flight Test
Project Management
Requirement Verification
Test Instrumentation
Data Analysis